Penobscot County PUMA, ME

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2021 Population

152,211

0.339% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.237% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

13.8%

2.99% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$55,125

5.75% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,100

5.93% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

69,376

0.163% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Penobscot County PUMA, ME had a population of 152k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $55,125. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Penobscot County PUMA, ME grew from 151,696 to 152,211, a 0.339% increase and its median household income grew from $52,128 to $55,125, a 5.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.89%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.843%).

4.49% of the households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are University of Maine (2,641 degrees awarded in 2021), Husson University (950 degrees), and Eastern Maine Community College (427 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was $157,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

Most people in Penobscot County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Penobscot County PUMA, ME borders Aroostook & Washington Counties PUMA, ME, Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Piscataquis Counties PUMA, ME, and Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME.

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Penobscot County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 152k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.01% of Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (4.58k people).

In 2021, there were 35.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (141k people) in Penobscot County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.01k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.65k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (2,220 households), Spanish (1,297 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (388 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

76,279

Women

50.1%

75,855

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 152,134 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Penobscot County PUMA, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Penobscot County PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
141k ± 544
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.01k ± 599
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.65k ± 230

1.52%

Hispanic Population

2.32k people

1.52% of the people in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Penobscot County PUMA, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
1,054 ± 794 people
China
323 ± 441 people
Hungary
234 ± 375 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Penobscot County PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 1,054 Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents, followed by China with 323 and Hungary with 234.

Foreign-Born Population

3.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.58k people

2.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.36k people

As of 2021, 3.01% of Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents (4.58k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 2.87%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Penobscot County PUMA, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
2,220 households (1.53%)
Spanish
1,297 households (0.893%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
388 households (0.267%)

4.49% of the households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.53% of the households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,533 ± 339
Gulf War (2001-)
2,523 ± 367
Gulf War (1990s)
1,492 ± 243

Penobscot County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.4 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Penobscot County PUMA, ME employs 69.4k people. The largest industries in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,769 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,964 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,876 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($105,027), Offices of dentists ($100,118), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($97,118).

Males in Penobscot County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,956. The income inequality in Penobscot County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,433

Women

49.6%

35,056

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Penobscot County PUMA, ME in 2020 was 69,489 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

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Occupations

69.4k

2021 Value

−0.163%

1 Year decline

± −0.163%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −0.163%, from 69.5k employees to 69.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Penobscot County PUMA, ME, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,983 people), Registered nurses (1,908 people), and Cashiers (1,829 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Penobscot County PUMA, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

69.4k

2021 Value

−0.163%

1 Year decline

± −0.163%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −0.163%, from 69.5k employees to 69.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Penobscot County PUMA, ME, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,769 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,964 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,876 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Penobscot County PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Penobscot County PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,526

Median earning men ± $1,024

$32,358

Median earning women ± $1,093

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,970), Wholesale Trade ($57,763), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,190).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,264), Public Administration ($44,179), and Information ($42,006).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Penobscot County PUMA, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Penobscot County PUMA, ME awarded 4,191 degrees. The student population of Penobscot County PUMA, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,419 male students and 10,144 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are White (3,474 and 86.1%), followed by Unknown (141 and 3.49%), Two or More Races (116 and 2.87%), and Hispanic or Latino (114 and 2.83%).

The largest universities in Penobscot County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine (2,641 and 63%), Husson University (950 and 22.7%), and Eastern Maine Community College (427 and 10.2%).

The most popular majors in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are General Business Administration & Management (382 and 9.11%), Registered Nursing (294 and 7.02%), and General Psychology (116 and 2.77%).

The median tuition costs in Penobscot County PUMA, ME are $18,890 for private four year colleges, and $11,640 and $33,240 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Penobscot County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 94.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 18,563 (45.4% men and 54.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 18,563 students enrolled in Penobscot County PUMA, ME, 45.4% men and 54.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,026 records, of which 55.2% were women and 44.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
165 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
108 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
198 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was Registered Nursing with 165 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Penobscot County PUMA, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maine
2,641 degrees awarded
Husson University
950 degrees awarded
Eastern Maine Community College
427 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine with 2,641 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,805 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Penobscot County PUMA, ME, which is 0.756 times less than the 2,386 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,474 degrees mean that there were 24.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 141 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,890) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.356% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.277% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Penobscot County PUMA, ME in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (40.2k), Some college (29.4k), and Bachelors Degree (22k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was $157,100 in 2021, which is 0.641 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $148,300 to $157,100, a 5.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Penobscot County PUMA, ME is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Penobscot County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 22.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Penobscot County PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Penobscot County PUMA, ME is $55,125. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $85,953, followed by Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME and York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, with respective values of $78,146 and $76,961.

Housing

Property

$157,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,658

$43,900

Median Property Taxes

±$1,408

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Penobscot County PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Penobscot County PUMA, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.9%

Homeownership

2021

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 69.9% of the housing units in Penobscot County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Penobscot County PUMA, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $85,953, followed by Bath City & Brunswick PUMA, ME and York (West) & Cumberland (West) Counties PUMA, ME, with respective values of $78,146 and $76,961.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Penobscot County PUMA, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,125

Median Household Income

± $1,632

62.8k

Number of Households

± 1,824

In 2021, the median household income of the 62.8k households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME grew to $55,125 from the previous year's value of $52,128.

The following chart displays the households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Penobscot County PUMA, ME

0.435

2020 Wage GINI in Penobscot County PUMA, ME

In 2021, the income inequality in Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.18% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Penobscot County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Penobscot County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Penobscot County PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.8%)
Worked At Home (8.39%)
Carpooled (8.26%)

In 2021, 77.8% of workers in Penobscot County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.39%) and those who carpooled to work (8.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Penobscot County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (22.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Penobscot County PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Penobscot County PUMA, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Penobscot County PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Penobscot County PUMA, ME (20k out of 146k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Penobscot County PUMA, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.9% of the population of Penobscot County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 2.27% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.07%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

2.27%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined by 3.24% from 8.34% to 8.07%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Penobscot County PUMA, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.