Aroostook County, Maine
County
Overview
- County Name
- Aroostook County
- State
- Maine
- FIPS Code
- 23003
- State FIPS
- 23
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 6671.17 sq mi
- Water Area
- 156.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 6827.54 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.709193
- Longitude
- -68.612409
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 65,981
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 53,495
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 64,850 | 98.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,129 | 1.7% |
| White | 61,726 | 93.6% |
| Black | 410 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 142 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 760 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 53 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 110 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,720 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 773 | 1.4% |
| White | 50,637 | 94.7% |
| Black | 493 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 262 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,281 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 54 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,058
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,361
- Poverty Rate
- 14.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,399
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,391 | 93.0% |
| Black | 508 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 239 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 47,921
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 13,741 | 28.7% |
| Republican | 16,466 | 34.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 15,598 | 32.5% |
| Other | 13 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 22,861 | 47.7% |
| Female | 24,690 | 51.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 43,940 | 91.7% |
| Hispanic | 717 | 1.5% |
| Black | 57 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 183 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 28,003
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 26,072 | 59.3% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 41.8% |
| Black | 17 | 29.8% |
| Asian | 90 | 49.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,516 | 59.1% |
| Female | 14,324 | 58.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 16,475 (32.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 11,738 (23.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 38,450
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $147,542
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $745
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 8.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.