How long is the commute from Westport Island, ME?
Workers who live in Westport Island, ME take an average of 29.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
17.6% work from home.
1.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 29.2 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Households without a car
- 1.5%
How people in Westport Island get to work
| Means of transportation | Westport Island | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.6% (±10.2 points) | 72.8% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% (±2.5 points) | 10.0% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±6.4 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.3 points) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.5% (±1.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.6% (±9.7 points) | 13.2% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Westport Island, the average commute is higher than in Lincoln County (23.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Maine (24.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westport Island, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lincoln County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Maine (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Lincoln County, Westport Island ranks 5 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 178 of 462.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westport Island
| Vehicles available | Westport Island | Lincoln County | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% (±2.0 points) | 4.5% | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.2% (±6.8 points) | 33.3% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.5% (±10.6 points) | 40.9% | 39.9% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 31.8% (±12.4 points) | 21.2% | 19.8% | 21.9% |
In Westport Island, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Lincoln County (4.5%).
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 Westport Island
| Westport Island | Lincoln County | Maine | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.6% (±9.7 points) | 13.2% (±1.9 points) | 15.9% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% (±4.4 points) | 94.9% (±1.5 points) | 94.9% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.7% (±5.4 points) | 89.1% (±2.1 points) | 90.3% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Westport Island, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lincoln County (89.1%).
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 Westport Island
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Island | — | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Boothbay Harbor | 4.7 mi | 14.2 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Boothbay Harbor (community) | 5.1 mi | 11.3 minutes (±2.4) | Lower |
| Woolwich | 5.2 mi | 29.4 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Arrowsic | 5.3 mi | 29.4 minutes (±6.7) | Not measurably different |
| Southport | 6.6 mi | 25.5 minutes (±10.7) | Not measurably different |
| Edgecomb | 6.6 mi | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) | Lower |
| Bath | 7.6 mi | 24.0 minutes (±3.5) | Lower |
| South Bristol | 7.6 mi | 16.7 minutes (±3.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Boothbay Harbor, ME (14.2 minutes), Boothbay Harbor (community), ME (11.3 minutes), Edgecomb, ME (22.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lincoln County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alna | 34.8 minutes (±11.9) |
| 2 | Dresden | 33.1 minutes (±4.6) |
| 3 | Whitefield | 30.3 minutes (±2.8) |
| 4 | Jefferson | 30.2 minutes (±3.3) |
| 5 | Westport Island | 29.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 | Somerville | 26.8 minutes (±7.2) |
| 7 | Southport | 25.5 minutes (±10.7) |
| 8 | Waldoboro | 25.4 minutes (±3.7) |
| 9 | Wiscasset | 24.9 minutes (±3.9) |
| 10 | Damariscotta | 23.2 minutes (±4.2) |
| 11 | Edgecomb | 22.1 minutes (±5.1) |
Showing 11 of 19 places in Lincoln 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 Westport Island
How long is the average commute in Westport Island?
Workers who live in Westport Island, ME take an average of 29.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westport Island without a car?
1.5% of households in Westport Island have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westport Island?
17.6% (±9.7 points) of workers who live in Westport Island worked from home, and 92.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport Island town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport Island town, Lincoln County, Maine
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westport Island town, Lincoln 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 Westport Island town, Lincoln County, Maine (county subdivision:84140, in state:23 county:015).
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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