How long is the commute from Thomaston (community), ME?
Workers who live in Thomaston (community), ME take an average of 12.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
82.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
2.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 12.9 minutes (±1.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.9%
How people in Thomaston (community) get to work
| Means of transportation | Thomaston (community) | Knox County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 82.1% (±9.8 points) | 68.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.4% (±8.0 points) | 9.4% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±3.4 points) | 3.5% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.6% (±7.5 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±5.2 points) | 16.6% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Thomaston (community), 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 Thomaston (community), 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 not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
Statewide, it ranks 78 of 81.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Thomaston (community)
| Vehicles available | Thomaston (community) | Knox County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.9% (±3.7 points) | 5.4% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.9% (±12.2 points) | 33.0% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±13.4 points) | 43.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.4% (±10.2 points) | 17.7% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Thomaston (community), the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from 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 Thomaston (community)
| Thomaston (community) | Knox County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±5.2 points) | 16.6% (±2.5 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±8.1 points) | 94.8% (±1.2 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 89.5% (±8.2 points) | 90.3% (±1.8 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Thomaston (community), 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 Thomaston (community)
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomaston (community) | — | 12.9 minutes (±1.7) | — |
| South Thomaston | 3.7 mi | 15.7 minutes (±1.2) | Higher |
| Rockland | 3.8 mi | 12.4 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Warren | 4.5 mi | 22.7 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Owls Head | 5.3 mi | 16.3 minutes (±3.3) | Not measurably different |
| Cushing | 6.1 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.2) | Higher |
| Rockport | 7.4 mi | 11.3 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Waldoboro (community) | 9.9 mi | 28.2 minutes (±9.4) | Higher |
| Waldoboro | 10 mi | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Thomaston, ME (15.7 minutes), Warren, ME (22.7 minutes), Cushing, ME (23.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Thomaston (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Thomaston, whose figures include it.
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 Thomaston (community)
How long is the average commute in Thomaston (community)?
Workers who live in Thomaston (community), ME take an average of 12.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Thomaston (community) without a car?
2.9% of households in Thomaston (community) have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Thomaston (community)?
4.9% (±5.2 points) of workers who live in Thomaston (community) worked from home, and 89.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomaston CDP, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomaston CDP, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thomaston CDP, Maine
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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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