Piscataquis County, Maine
County
Overview
- County Name
- Piscataquis County
- State
- Maine
- FIPS Code
- 23021
- State FIPS
- 23
- County FIPS
- 021
Geography
- Land Area
- 3960.85 sq mi
- Water Area
- 417.19 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4378.04 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.915639
- Longitude
- -69.102231
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 17,013
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,337
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,809 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 1.2% |
| White | 16,162 | 95.0% |
| Black | 176 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 22 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,179 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 158 | 1.1% |
| White | 13,600 | 94.9% |
| Black | 192 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 201 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,263
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,281
- Poverty Rate
- 15.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,621
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 16,093 | 93.2% |
| Black | 164 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 12,321
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,874 | 23.3% |
| Republican | 4,939 | 40.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,960 | 32.1% |
| Other | 2 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,959 | 48.4% |
| Female | 6,278 | 51.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,201 | 90.9% |
| Hispanic | 175 | 1.4% |
| Black | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 7,954
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 64.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 7,240 | 64.6% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 69.7% |
| Black | 5 | 62.5% |
| Asian | 19 | 55.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,943 | 66.2% |
| Female | 3,971 | 63.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,381 (32.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,942 (21.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,680
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $173,912
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $833
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.8%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 11.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 23.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.