How long is the commute from Machias (community), ME?
Workers who live in Machias (community), ME take an average of 13.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
10.8% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
15.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 13.2 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 15.5%
How people in Machias (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Machias (community) | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±9.8 points) | 75.6% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.1% (±3.2 points) | 9.1% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.8% (±8.5 points) | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±7.0 points) | 0.8% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±6.7 points) | 9.7% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Machias (community), the average commute is lower than in Washington County (21.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Machias (community), the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washington County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 77 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Machias (community)
| Vehicles available | Machias (community) | Washington County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.5% (±7.8 points) | 6.1% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 53.1% (±11.7 points) | 38.1% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.3% (±9.3 points) | 36.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 5.2% (±2.6 points) | 19.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Machias (community), the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Washington County (6.1%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Machias (community)
| Machias (community) | Washington County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±6.7 points) | 9.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.6% (±9.7 points) | 91.6% (±1.1 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 69.8% (±11.2 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Machias (community), the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Washington County (84.3%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Machias (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machias (community) | — | 13.2 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Marshfield | 3.4 mi | 13.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Whitneyville | 4.9 mi | 17.5 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
| Roque Bluffs | 5.8 mi | 16.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| East Machias | 6.0 mi | 17.7 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Jonesboro | 6.2 mi | 19.1 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Machiasport | 7.0 mi | 21.2 minutes (±5.8) | Higher |
| Jonesport | 9.7 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 11 mi | 24.3 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Jonesboro, ME (19.1 minutes), Machiasport, ME (21.2 minutes), Northfield, ME (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Machias (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 Machias, 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 Machias (community)
How long is the average commute in Machias (community)?
Workers who live in Machias (community), ME take an average of 13.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Machias (community) without a car?
15.5% of households in Machias (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Machias (community)?
10.8% (±6.7 points) of workers who live in Machias (community) worked from home, and 69.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machias CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machias CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Machias CDP, Maine
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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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