Aroostook County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 67,058 | — | #818 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,700 | -24.5% | #2,360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.3 years | +24.2% | #341 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $149,700 | -46.9% | #2,261 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | -32.6% | #2,227 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.4% | +14.3% | #1,838 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Aroostook County has a population of 67,058, making it the #818 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Aroostook County is $56,700, ranking #2,360 out of 3,222 counties — 24.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.4% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Aroostook County is $149,700 (-46.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $784/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.5%.
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92.0% of residents in Aroostook County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Aroostook County, Maine
Aroostook County, Maine has a total population of 67,058, making it the 818th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Aroostook County is 48.3 years, which is 24.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Aroostook County is $56,700, which ranks #2,360 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Aroostook County is $149,700, 46.9% below the national median. Renters in Aroostook County pay a median gross rent of $784 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Aroostook County, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.1 min.
Aroostook County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).
All data for Aroostook County, Maine comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.