Penobscot County, Maine

Total Population: 153,571

County Seat: Bangor

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Median Home Value

$193,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,248

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.4%
Two or More Races3.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Other Race0.6%

Under 18 Years

17.8%

65 Years and Over

19.8%

Male

49.7%

Female

50.3%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

7.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

11.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,248

Mean Household Income

$84,825

Per Capita Income

$36,736

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.1%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$193,800

Median Rent

$997/mo

Total Housing Units

75,405

Owner-Occupied

70.3%

Renter-Occupied

29.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Married Couple Households

46.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.8%

Female Householder, No Partner

26.4%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

87.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 23019.