Penobscot County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 154,710 | — | #449 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,356 | -11.7% | #1,485 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,344 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $214,100 | -24.1% | #1,259 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,041 | -10.5% | #871 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | +11.9% | #1,781 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Penobscot County has a population of 154,710, making it the #449 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Penobscot County is $66,356, ranking #1,485 out of 3,222 counties — 11.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.1% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Penobscot County is $214,100 (-24.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,041/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.5%.
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93.7% of residents in Penobscot County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County, Maine has a total population of 154,710, making it the 449th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Penobscot County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Penobscot County is $66,356, which ranks #1,485 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Penobscot County is $214,100, 24.1% below the national median. Renters in Penobscot County pay a median gross rent of $1,041 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Penobscot County, 30.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.7 min.
Penobscot County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.1% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Penobscot 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.