How long is the commute from New Gloucester, ME?
Workers who live in New Gloucester, ME take an average of 26.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
74.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.5% of workers walk to work.
14.2% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.8 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 14.2%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in New Gloucester get to work
| Means of transportation | New Gloucester | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 74.0% (±8.0 points) | 63.7% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.3% (±6.0 points) | 6.8% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.5% (±2.0 points) | 5.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±0.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 14.2% (±6.3 points) | 21.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In New Gloucester, the average commute is higher than in Cumberland County (23.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In New Gloucester, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cumberland County (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cumberland County, New Gloucester ranks 15 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 226 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in New Gloucester
| Vehicles available | New Gloucester | Cumberland County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±1.3 points) | 6.9% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.3% (±7.4 points) | 34.8% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.9% (±8.6 points) | 41.6% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 32.9% (±7.3 points) | 16.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In New Gloucester, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Cumberland County (6.9%).
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 New Gloucester
| New Gloucester | Cumberland County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 14.2% (±6.3 points) | 21.8% (±0.8 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% (±1.3 points) | 96.3% (±0.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.0% (±7.6 points) | 92.7% (±0.7 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In New Gloucester, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cumberland County (92.7%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (90.3%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near New Gloucester
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Gloucester | — | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Gray | 5.1 mi | 28.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pownal | 6.8 mi | 30.0 minutes (±4.9) | Not measurably different |
| Poland | 7.9 mi | 27.9 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Durham | 8.1 mi | 27.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| North Yarmouth | 8.2 mi | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Raymond | 9.0 mi | 36.9 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Auburn | 9.1 mi | 21.7 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Lisbon (community) | 11 mi | 25.0 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Auburn, ME (21.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Raymond, ME (36.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cumberland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Harpswell | 29.6 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Standish | 29.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 11 | Gray | 28.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 12 | North Yarmouth | 27.4 minutes (±3.0) |
| 13 | Gorham | 27.1 minutes (±4.4) |
| 14 | Yarmouth | 26.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 15 | New Gloucester | 26.8 minutes (±2.8) |
| 16 | Long Island | 26.5 minutes (±9.1) |
| 17 | Windham | 26.3 minutes (±1.6) |
| 18 | Cumberland | 24.3 minutes (±2.2) |
| 19 | Frye Island | 23.8 minutes (±28.6) |
| 20 | Freeport | 23.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 21 | Brunswick | 23.4 minutes (±1.5) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Cumberland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 New Gloucester
How long is the average commute in New Gloucester?
Workers who live in New Gloucester, ME take an average of 26.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in New Gloucester without a car?
0.0% of households in New Gloucester have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in New Gloucester?
14.2% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in New Gloucester worked from home, and 90.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Gloucester town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Gloucester town, Cumberland County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — New Gloucester town, Cumberland 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 New Gloucester town, Cumberland County, Maine (county subdivision:48820, in state:23 county:005).
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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