CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 245
Maine · Penobscot County · 2,225 residents · 333.184 sq mi
Notable rankings
#14lowest low density in ME#1385 US6.68/sq mi#21lowest low rent in ME#1315 US$575#31lowest low home value in ME$147,500#31highest commute in ME34.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 245 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has declined 3% since 2020. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $147,500. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Penobscot County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,225
−3%since 2020
from 2,302 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 7 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+2%since 2020
from 51.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,917
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,326
+31%since 2020
from $21,603 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.426 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Wholesale trade11.3%
Retail trade9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
Construction6.3%
Finance & insurance4.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Education & health services1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$147,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $93,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $627 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.0% in 2020
6.7% rent
Vacancy rate
44.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+40.1 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+23%since 2020
from 2.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(2,222)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other2.6%(61)
Diversity Score8.4%(194)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,113)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian1.1%(25)
Other3.4%(75)
Diversity Score12.1%(269)
Diversity Score
12
+43%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.6 min
−1%since 2020
from 35.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% 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
6.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 48.8% in 2020
Female
51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 72.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.4 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 2,225 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 $47,917 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 $147,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.2% 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 17.5% 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