Penobscot County, Maine
County
Overview
- County Name
- Penobscot County
- State
- Maine
- FIPS Code
- 23019
- State FIPS
- 23
- County FIPS
- 019
Geography
- Land Area
- 3397.19 sq mi
- Water Area
- 159.85 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3557.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.409284
- Longitude
- -68.666616
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 152,136
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 125,181
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 149,155 | 98.0% |
| Hispanic | 2,983 | 2.0% |
| White | 142,080 | 93.4% |
| Black | 1,312 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 1,256 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,056 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 123,144 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 2,035 | 1.6% |
| White | 117,966 | 94.2% |
| Black | 1,299 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 1,304 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,447 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 154,710
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,143
- Poverty Rate
- 13.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 20,788
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 141,988 | 91.8% |
| Black | 1,803 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 1,696 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 110,470
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 32,815 | 29.7% |
| Republican | 37,914 | 34.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 34,743 | 31.5% |
| Other | 233 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 52,796 | 47.8% |
| Female | 56,793 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 98,806 | 89.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,726 | 1.6% |
| Black | 195 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 765 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 67,673
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 61.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 61,353 | 62.1% |
| Hispanic | 886 | 51.3% |
| Black | 80 | 41.0% |
| Asian | 399 | 52.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 32,594 | 61.7% |
| Female | 34,635 | 61.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 30,204 (26.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 33,620 (31.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 75,683
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $220,223
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,043
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 75.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.4%
- Work From Home
- 11.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.