How long is the commute from Madawaska, ME?
Workers who live in Madawaska, ME take an average of 11.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
5.7% work from home.
19.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.5 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Households without a car
- 19.2%
How people in Madawaska get to work
| Means of transportation | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.2% (±12.6 points) | 77.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.1% (±13.3 points) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±2.0 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.7% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Madawaska, the average commute is lower than in Aroostook County (18.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Madawaska, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Aroostook County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Aroostook County, Madawaska ranks 57 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 454 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Madawaska
| Vehicles available | Madawaska | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.2% (±9.6 points) | 8.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.7% (±7.7 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% (±7.2 points) | 38.3% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 10.0% (±4.7 points) | 18.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Madawaska, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Aroostook County (8.6%).
It is also higher than in Maine (6.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Madawaska
| Madawaska | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.7% (±3.7 points) | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 87.9% (±6.7 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 80.3% (±8.1 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Madawaska, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Aroostook 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 Madawaska
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madawaska | — | 11.5 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| St. Agatha | 5.0 mi | 23.2 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Grand Isle | 5.9 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
| Frenchville | 7.0 mi | 15.5 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Van Buren | 14 mi | 14.8 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| New Canada | 14 mi | 28.2 minutes (±7.8) | Higher |
| Fort Kent | 15 mi | 17.8 minutes (±3.1) | Higher |
| Fort Kent (community) | 16 mi | 15.7 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Stockholm | 17 mi | 24.4 minutes (±5.3) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Agatha, ME (23.2 minutes), Grand Isle, ME (22.7 minutes), Frenchville, ME (15.5 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Aroostook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Hamlin | 15.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 52 (tie) | Hodgdon | 14.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 52 (tie) | Van Buren | 14.8 minutes (±3.3) |
| 54 | Caribou | 14.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 55 | Presque Isle | 14.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 56 | Garfield Plantation | 13.8 minutes (±6.0) |
| 57 | Madawaska | 11.5 minutes (±2.3) |
| 58 | Houlton | 10.4 minutes (±1.4) |
| 59 | Cyr Plantation | 10.0 minutes (±6.9) |
Showing 9 of 59 places in Aroostook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Madawaska include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Madawaska (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 Madawaska
How long is the average commute in Madawaska?
Workers who live in Madawaska, ME take an average of 11.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Madawaska without a car?
19.2% of households in Madawaska have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Madawaska?
5.7% (±3.7 points) of workers who live in Madawaska worked from home, and 80.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madawaska town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madawaska town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Madawaska town, Aroostook 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 Madawaska town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:42520, in state:23 county:003).
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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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