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Aroostook County

Maine · 71,870 residents · 6,671.136 sq mi
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Aroostook County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $85,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,870
−3%since 2000
from 73,938 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
65K71K77K83K89K1990201020202024Aroostook County
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,574
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,837 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,251
+35%since 2000
from $15,033 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$498
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(71,309)
Black0.4%(269)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(441)
Asian0.5%(342)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(2,661)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(68,341)
Black0.6%(430)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(667)
Asian0.4%(310)
Other2.7%(1,944)
Diversity Score11.3%(8,124)
Diversity Score
11
+214%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aroostook County, Maine?

Aroostook County, Maine has about 71,870 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aroostook County, Maine?

The typical household in Aroostook County, Maine earns about $36,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aroostook County, Maine expensive?

In Aroostook County, Maine, the median home is worth about $85,900, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Aroostook County, Maine?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Aroostook County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aroostook County, Maine?

About 15.4% of people in Aroostook County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aroostook County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Aroostook County, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,066 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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