U.S. County · Profile

Penobscot County

155.3KTotal Population
44Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+7.21%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Penobscot County has a population of 155,312 as of 2023. It is located in Maine.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Penobscot County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.6%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White92.9%144,285
Two or More Races3.3%5,125
Hispanic or Latino1.6%2,485
American Indian/Alaska Native1.1%1,708
Black or African American1.0%1,553
Asian1.0%1,553
Some Other Race0.7%1,087
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Penobscot County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$59,438
20.3% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,423
10.2% below national average
Poverty Rate
13.4%
16.5% above national average
Median Age
42.4 years

Income & Poverty

$59,438Median Household Income
$34,423Per Capita Income
13.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$59,438$79,488
Families$82,139$100,406
Married-couple Families$82,139$91,996
Nonfamily Households$32,983$35,622

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Penobscot County, Maine.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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