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Piscataquis County

Maine · 17,409 residents (2025 est.) · 3,960.847 sq mi
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Piscataquis County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,200. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,263
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+22%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,409 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Piscataquis County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(642)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(806)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.2%(718)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.4%(758)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(733)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.9%(1,704)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.4%(1,961)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.7%(2,184)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.5%(3,020)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.9%(2,922)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.1%(1,574)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.4%(241)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,345
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,077
+158%since 2000
from $14,374 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+8%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,200
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
−4%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Piscataquis County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,801)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(89)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(16,011)
Black1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(320)
Asian0.8%(143)
Other3.6%(625)
Diversity Score
17
+137%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
18
−22%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.1%(190)
Cuban0.3%(52)
Spaniard0.2%(31)
Puerto Rican0.1%(14)
Asian origin
Chinese0.5%(83)
Filipino0.3%(50)
Thai0%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English18.7%(3,222)
Irish14.7%(2,531)
French9.6%(1,656)
German8.6%(1,490)
American7.9%(1,359)
Scottish5%(859)
Italian4%(687)
Polish1.9%(330)
Swedish1.9%(320)
Scotch-Irish1.3%(228)
British1.3%(219)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Norwegian0.9%(153)
Welsh0.7%(114)
Canadian0.6%(101)
Dutch0.5%(92)
Finnish0.5%(84)
Russian0.5%(80)
Slovak0.3%(48)
Czech0.3%(46)
Greek0.2%(40)
Portuguese0.2%(34)
Nigerian0.2%(31)
Latvian0.2%(30)
Danish0.2%(26)
Lithuanian0.1%(24)
Swiss0.1%(23)
Hungarian0.1%(22)
Arab0%(2)
Belgian0%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(1,863)
Married57.1%(4,389)
Widowed2.4%(183)
Divorced16.3%(1,257)
Women 15+
Never married17.8%(1,321)
Married53.5%(3,965)
Widowed12.2%(905)
Divorced16.4%(1,214)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piscataquis County, Maine?

Piscataquis County, Maine has about 17,263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piscataquis County, Maine earns about $61,345 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piscataquis County, Maine expensive?

In Piscataquis County, Maine, the median home is worth about $170,200, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Piscataquis County, Maine?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Piscataquis County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piscataquis County, Maine?

About 15.5% of people in Piscataquis County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piscataquis County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Piscataquis County, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,390 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9607Census Tract 9608Census Tract 9606Census Tract 9605Census Tract 9603.01Census Tract 9603.02Census Tract 9604Census Tract 9609
13 ZIP codes
ZIP 04426ZIP 04462ZIP 04463ZIP 04443ZIP 04441ZIP 04414ZIP 04479ZIP 04406ZIP 04464ZIP 04481ZIP 04485ZIP 04415ZIP 04442
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