Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County is home to 154,710 people. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Maine rate (10.7%). The median household income is $66,356.
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| Measure | Value | Maine | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 154,710 | 1,387,817 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $66,356 | $74,733 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 14.1% | 10.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 15.6% | 13.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 6.3% | 6.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 36.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $214,100 | $296,600 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,041 | $1,139 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 50.4% | 48.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 3.4% | 4.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 42.5 years | 44.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.