How long is the commute from South Thomaston, ME?
Workers who live in South Thomaston, ME take an average of 15.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.8% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
8.3% work from home.
2.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 15.7 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.8%
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Households without a car
- 2.5%
How people in South Thomaston get to work
| Means of transportation | South Thomaston | Knox County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±6.9 points) | 68.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% (±4.3 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.8% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.5 points) | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% (±4.4 points) | 16.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In South Thomaston, the average commute is lower than in Knox County (19.6 minutes).
It is also lower than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In South Thomaston, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Knox County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Knox County, South Thomaston ranks 12 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 428 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in South Thomaston
| Vehicles available | South Thomaston | Knox County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% (±1.8 points) | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.0% (±6.9 points) | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.7% (±6.9 points) | 43.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 27.8% (±7.9 points) | 17.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In South Thomaston, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Knox County (5.4%).
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 South Thomaston
| South Thomaston | Knox County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.3% (±4.4 points) | 16.6% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±3.8 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.3% (±3.9 points) | 90.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In South Thomaston, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Knox County (90.3%).
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 South Thomaston
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Thomaston | — | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Owls Head | 3.4 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Thomaston (community) | 3.7 mi | 12.9 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Thomaston | 5.0 mi | 13.6 minutes (±1.8) | Not measurably different |
| Rockland | 5.8 mi | 12.4 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| Cushing | 6.5 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Warren | 8.2 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Rockport | 9.2 mi | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
| St. George | 10 mi | 25.1 minutes (±5.0) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Thomaston (community), ME (12.9 minutes), Rockland, ME (12.4 minutes), Rockport, ME (11.3 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cushing, ME (23.4 minutes), Warren, ME (22.7 minutes), St. George, ME (25.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Knox County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cushing | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) |
| 7 | Warren | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) |
| 8 | Camden | 21.8 minutes (±5.9) |
| 9 | Hope | 19.9 minutes (±1.5) |
| 10 | Vinalhaven | 18.8 minutes (±7.5) |
| 11 | Owls Head | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) |
| 12 | South Thomaston | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Thomaston | 13.6 minutes (±1.8) |
| 14 | Rockland | 12.4 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Rockport | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) |
| 16 | North Haven | 8.5 minutes (±1.8) |
| 17 | Isle au Haut | 4.2 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Knox 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 South Thomaston
How long is the average commute in South Thomaston?
Workers who live in South Thomaston, ME take an average of 15.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in South Thomaston without a car?
2.5% of households in South Thomaston have no vehicle, and 0.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in South Thomaston?
8.3% (±4.4 points) of workers who live in South Thomaston worked from home, and 92.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Thomaston town, Knox County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Thomaston town, Knox County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Thomaston town, Knox 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 South Thomaston town, Knox County, Maine (county subdivision:72585, in state:23 county:013).
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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