How long is the commute from Skowhegan, ME?
Workers who live in Skowhegan, ME take an average of 24.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
5.1% of workers walk to work.
7.9% work from home.
12.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.5 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Households without a car
- 12.0%
How people in Skowhegan get to work
| Means of transportation | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.1% (±6.8 points) | 76.5% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 15.6% (±5.6 points) | 8.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.7 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 5.1% (±2.4 points) | 3.0% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 1.0% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.9% (±4.1 points) | 11.0% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Skowhegan, the average commute is lower than in Somerset County (28.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Skowhegan, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Somerset County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Somerset County, Skowhegan ranks 23 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 285 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Skowhegan
| Vehicles available | Skowhegan | Somerset County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.0% (±3.4 points) | 5.8% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% (±6.0 points) | 32.5% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% (±5.5 points) | 39.8% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.5% (±4.3 points) | 21.9% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Skowhegan, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Somerset County (5.8%).
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 Skowhegan
| Skowhegan | Somerset County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.9% (±4.1 points) | 11.0% (±1.6 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% (±3.4 points) | 93.0% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 85.8% (±4.1 points) | 86.3% (±1.5 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Skowhegan, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Somerset County (86.3%).
It is also lower than in Maine (90.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Skowhegan
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan | — | 24.5 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Norridgewock (community) | 5.2 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Canaan | 6.5 mi | 33.9 minutes (±4.6) | Higher |
| Cornville | 6.8 mi | 28.2 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 7.2 mi | 26.7 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Norridgewock | 7.4 mi | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 8.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.8) | Not measurably different |
| Madison (community) | 8.9 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton | 9.8 mi | 29.8 minutes (±6.6) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Canaan, ME (33.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Somerset County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Athens | 29.1 minutes (±7.0) |
| 18 | Cornville | 28.2 minutes (±4.5) |
| 19 | Bingham | 27.8 minutes (±5.6) |
| 20 | Jackman | 27.2 minutes (±9.1) |
| 21 | Madison | 26.7 minutes (±4.8) |
| 22 | Fairfield | 25.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 23 | Skowhegan | 24.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 24 | Detroit | 24.2 minutes (±3.6) |
| 25 | Pittsfield | 23.9 minutes (±3.1) |
| 26 | Norridgewock | 22.1 minutes (±4.1) |
| 27 | Palmyra | 21.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 28 | West Forks Plantation | 21.0 minutes (±6.7) |
| 29 | Moose River | 15.0 minutes (±4.1) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Somerset County, ranked from highest to lowest.
The figures for Skowhegan include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Skowhegan (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 Skowhegan
How long is the average commute in Skowhegan?
Workers who live in Skowhegan, ME take an average of 24.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Skowhegan without a car?
12.0% of households in Skowhegan have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Skowhegan?
7.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Skowhegan worked from home, and 85.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skowhegan town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skowhegan town, Somerset County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Skowhegan town, Somerset 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 Skowhegan town, Somerset County, Maine (county subdivision:68910, in state:23 county:025).
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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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