Penobscot County, Maine
Total Population: 153,571
County Seat: Bangor
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
30.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
11.1%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.