Piscataquis County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,263 | — | #2,023 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,345 | -18.4% | #1,949 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.5 years | +32.4% | #155 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $170,200 | -39.6% | #1,807 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | -28.0% | #1,839 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | +22.9% | #2,038 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Piscataquis County has a population of 17,263, making it the #2,023 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Piscataquis County is $61,345, ranking #1,949 out of 3,222 counties — 18.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.5% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.
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The median home value in Piscataquis County is $170,200 (-39.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $837/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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89.9% of residents in Piscataquis County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.
About Piscataquis County, Maine
Piscataquis County, Maine has a total population of 17,263, making it the 2,023rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Piscataquis County is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Piscataquis County is $61,345, which ranks #1,949 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.
The median home value in Piscataquis County is $170,200, 39.6% below the national median. Renters in Piscataquis County pay a median gross rent of $837 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Piscataquis County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.
Piscataquis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.9%).
All data for Piscataquis 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.