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Piscataquis County

Maine · 17,535 residents · 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 $34,016. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,800. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,535
+2%since 2000
from 17,235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.1
+14%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K17K18K18K19K1990201020202024Piscataquis County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,016
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,870
+38%since 2000
from $14,374 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
46.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(16,801)
Black0.2%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(89)
Asian0.3%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(431)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(16,893)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1%(169)
Asian0.7%(128)
Other2.5%(440)
Diversity Score10.8%(1,897)
Diversity Score
11
+332%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piscataquis County, Maine?

Piscataquis County, Maine has about 17,535 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piscataquis County, Maine earns about $34,016 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 $100,800, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in Piscataquis County, Maine?

About 15.0% 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 16.2% 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 1,118 residents, a change of about -6 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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