CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 100
Maine · Penobscot County · 6,727 residents · 35.872 sq mi
Notable rankings
#11highest population in ME6,727#75highest household income in ME$96,629#87highest rent in ME$1,406#88lowest low rent burden in ME26.6%TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 100 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,629. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $333,600. Households here earn about 46% more than the Penobscot County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,727
+13%since 2020
from 5,961 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
188 / sq mi
+13%since 2020
from 166 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2020
from 40.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$96,629
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,628
+35%since 2020
from $33,736 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
+33%since 2020
from 0.303 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
Wholesale trade9.4%
Other services7.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Public administration4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
Construction3.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
Retail trade2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$333,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $227,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $857 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+20%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(5,571)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(46)
Asian0%(1)
Other5.3%(314)
Diversity Score15.5%(922)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(6,416)
Black0.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(186)
Diversity Score11.2%(752)
Diversity Score
11
−28%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 97.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.7 min
+12%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.4% in 2020
Female
51.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.6% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 92.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $96,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $333,600, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Penobscot CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024