How long is the commute from Lincoln (community), ME?
Workers who live in Lincoln (community), ME take an average of 26.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.4% of workers walk to work.
1.0% work from home.
14.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.7 minutes (±9.1)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.0%
- Households without a car
- 14.1%
How people in Lincoln (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Lincoln (community) | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.6% (±11.4 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.8% (±6.0 points) | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.9 points) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.4% (±4.9 points) | 3.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.1% (±4.7 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.0% (±2.0 points) | 11.3% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Lincoln (community), 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 Lincoln (community), 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, Lincoln (community) ranks 2 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 22 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Lincoln (community)
| Vehicles available | Lincoln (community) | Penobscot County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% (±8.9 points) | 8.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.2% (±14.3 points) | 33.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.6% (±8.7 points) | 37.2% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.1% (±9.3 points) | 21.3% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Lincoln (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Penobscot County (8.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Lincoln (community)
| Lincoln (community) | Penobscot County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.0% (±2.0 points) | 11.3% (±1.2 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 91.9% (±7.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.6 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 77.1% (±12.9 points) | 88.8% (±0.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Lincoln (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Penobscot County (88.8%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Lincoln (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln (community) | — | 26.7 minutes (±9.1) | — |
| Chester | 4.9 mi | 32.9 minutes (±5.8) | Not measurably different |
| Enfield | 6.7 mi | 27.3 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 8.7 mi | 39.3 minutes (±6.7) | Higher |
| Lee | 9.9 mi | 34.8 minutes (±7.2) | Not measurably different |
| Howland (community) | 10.0 mi | 31.6 minutes (±7.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lowell | 10 mi | 30.6 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Winn | 11 mi | 37.3 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Woodville | 12 mi | 36.4 minutes (±11.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlington, ME (39.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howland (community) | 31.6 minutes (±7.4) |
| 2 | Lincoln (community) | 26.7 minutes (±9.1) |
| 3 | Milford (community) | 23.6 minutes (±5.5) |
| 4 | Newport (community) | 23.5 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 | Hampden (community) | 22.3 minutes (±4.5) |
| 6 | Dexter (community) | 21.7 minutes (±6.0) |
| 7 | Millinocket (community) | 21.2 minutes (±9.3) |
| 8 | Veazie (community) | 17.9 minutes (±2.8) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Penobscot County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Lincoln (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Lincoln, whose figures include it.
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 Lincoln (community)
How long is the average commute in Lincoln (community)?
Workers who live in Lincoln (community), ME take an average of 26.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Lincoln (community) without a car?
14.1% of households in Lincoln (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Lincoln (community)?
1.0% (±2.0 points) of workers who live in Lincoln (community) worked from home, and 77.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincoln CDP, 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 Lincoln CDP, Maine (place:39440, in state:23).
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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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