How long is the commute from Sherman, ME?
Workers who live in Sherman, ME take an average of 22.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.2% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
8.8% of workers walk to work.
28.2% work from home.
13.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 22.0 minutes (±5.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 28.2%
- Households without a car
- 13.5%
How people in Sherman get to work
| Means of transportation | Sherman | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 49.2% (±11.1 points) | 77.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% (±4.8 points) | 9.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 8.8% (±6.3 points) | 2.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 6.9% (±4.2 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.2% (±10.8 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Sherman, the average commute is not measurably different from Aroostook County (18.3 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sherman, 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Aroostook County, Sherman ranks 29 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 338 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sherman
| Vehicles available | Sherman | Aroostook County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.5% (±7.5 points) | 8.6% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.0% (±6.4 points) | 34.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% (±9.2 points) | 38.3% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 21.9% (±5.2 points) | 18.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Sherman, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Aroostook County (8.6%).
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 Sherman
| Sherman | Aroostook County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.2% (±10.8 points) | 8.8% (±1.0 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 82.9% (±8.4 points) | 91.0% (±1.0 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 75.5% (±8.2 points) | 84.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Sherman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in 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 Sherman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | 22.0 minutes (±5.7) | — |
| Stacyville | 6.6 mi | 25.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Crystal | 6.9 mi | 27.1 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Patten | 9.5 mi | 27.8 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Island Falls | 10 mi | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Hersey | 13 mi | 24.7 minutes (±14.1) | Not measurably different |
| Dyer Brook | 15 mi | 24.6 minutes (±7.7) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Chase | 16 mi | 26.7 minutes (±7.8) | Not measurably different |
| Oakfield | 17 mi | 18.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Dyer Brook | 24.6 minutes (±7.7) |
| 24 | Stockholm | 24.4 minutes (±5.3) |
| 25 (tie) | Chapman | 23.2 minutes (±2.8) |
| 25 (tie) | St. Agatha | 23.2 minutes (±6.9) |
| 27 | Grand Isle | 22.7 minutes (±3.8) |
| 28 | Bridgewater | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) |
| 29 | Sherman | 22.0 minutes (±5.7) |
| 30 | Mars Hill | 21.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 31 | Ashland | 21.1 minutes (±3.6) |
| 32 (tie) | Ludlow | 20.9 minutes (±5.1) |
| 32 (tie) | Washburn | 20.9 minutes (±2.1) |
| 34 | Island Falls | 20.7 minutes (±4.5) |
| 35 | Easton | 20.1 minutes (±3.6) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Aroostook 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 Sherman
How long is the average commute in Sherman?
Workers who live in Sherman, ME take an average of 22.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sherman without a car?
13.5% of households in Sherman have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sherman?
28.2% (±10.8 points) of workers who live in Sherman worked from home, and 75.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman town, Aroostook County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman 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 Sherman town, Aroostook County, Maine (county subdivision:67790, in state:23 county:003).
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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