CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 20
Maine · Penobscot County · 7,896 residents · 37.938 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2highest population in ME7,896#31highest household income in ME$111,959#45highest broadband in ME96.2%#62lowest low rent burden in ME22.2%TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 20 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $111,959. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $301,300. Households here earn about 69% more than the Penobscot County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% 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
7,896
+7%since 2020
from 7,394 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
208 / sq mi
+7%since 2020
from 195 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−4%since 2020
from 42.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20248K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$111,959
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $89,651 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,784
+15%since 2020
from $44,926 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
−6%since 2020
from 0.447 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
Other services7%
Public administration5.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
Retail trade4.3%
Wholesale trade3.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$301,300
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $228,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,286
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,024 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 83.8% in 2020
14.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+5%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(7,209)
Black1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(69)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(41)
Diversity Score6.1%(455)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(6,906)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(138)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other10.3%(817)
Diversity Score28%(2,211)
Diversity Score
28
+355%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.8 min
+11%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2020
from 87.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
Female
51.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 7,896 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 $111,959 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 $301,300, and the typical rent is about $1,286 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.9% 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 7.5% 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