How long is the commute from Hampden, ME?
Workers who live in Hampden, ME take an average of 22.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
73.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
21.3% work from home.
3.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.8 minutes (±3.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 21.3%
- Households without a car
- 3.3%
How people in Hampden get to work
| Means of transportation | Hampden | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 73.0% (±5.7 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.3% (±2.7 points) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.3% (±5.8 points) | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Hampden, the average commute is not measurably different from Penobscot County (22.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Hampden, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Penobscot County (0.4%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Penobscot County, Hampden ranks 48 of 56 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 320 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Hampden
| Vehicles available | Hampden | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% (±2.4 points) | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.0% (±7.6 points) | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.0% (±8.8 points) | 37.2% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.7% (±7.3 points) | 21.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Hampden, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Penobscot County (8.1%).
It is also lower than in Maine (6.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Hampden
| Hampden | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.3% (±5.8 points) | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% (±1.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 96.2% (±2.3 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Hampden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Penobscot County (88.8%).
It is also higher than in Maine (90.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Hampden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampden | — | 22.8 minutes (±3.6) | — |
| Winterport | 5.8 mi | 31.7 minutes (±5.1) | Higher |
| Winterport (community) | 6.0 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Hermon | 6.3 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Orrington | 6.6 mi | 21.4 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Newburgh | 6.7 mi | 30.2 minutes (±6.1) | Higher |
| Carmel | 7.5 mi | 24.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Brewer | 8.1 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Bangor | 8.1 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brewer, ME (16.9 minutes), Bangor, ME (16.6 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Winterport, ME (31.7 minutes), Newburgh, ME (30.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Penobscot County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Newport | 24.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 43 (tie) | Lincoln | 24.0 minutes (±6.9) |
| 43 (tie) | Millinocket | 24.0 minutes (±9.3) |
| 45 (tie) | Dexter | 22.9 minutes (±5.6) |
| 45 (tie) | Milford | 22.9 minutes (±4.4) |
| 47 (tie) | Bradley | 22.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 47 (tie) | Hampden | 22.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 49 | Hermon | 22.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 50 | Orrington | 21.4 minutes (±2.7) |
| 51 | Old Town | 20.2 minutes (±2.4) |
| 52 | Veazie | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 53 | East Millinocket | 17.7 minutes (±3.6) |
| 54 | Brewer | 16.9 minutes (±1.9) |
Showing 13 of 56 places in Penobscot County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Hampden include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Hampden (community).
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Hampden
How long is the average commute in Hampden?
Workers who live in Hampden, ME take an average of 22.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Hampden without a car?
3.3% of households in Hampden have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Hampden?
21.3% (±5.8 points) of workers who live in Hampden worked from home, and 96.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden town, Penobscot County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden town, Penobscot County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hampden town, Penobscot County, Maine
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Hampden town, Penobscot County, Maine (county subdivision:30795, in state:23 county:019).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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