U.S. County · Profile

Piscataquis County

17.5KTotal Population
4Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+1.45%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Piscataquis County has a population of 17,486 as of 2023. It is located in Maine.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):2.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.4%16,332
Two or More Races3.6%629
Hispanic or Latino2.4%420
Some Other Race1.5%262
Black or African American0.6%105
Asian0.6%105
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%35
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$51,805
30.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,843
14.3% below national average
Poverty Rate
15.0%
30.4% above national average
Median Age
51.2 years

Income & Poverty

$51,805Median Household Income
$32,843Per Capita Income
15.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$51,805$72,016
Families$62,700$87,032
Married-couple Families$62,700$70,224
Nonfamily Households$26,336$28,443

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 Piscataquis 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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