CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Maine · Penobscot County · 4,399 residents · 3.025 sq mi
Notable rankings
#43highest foreign-born in ME8.3%#60highest density in ME1,454/sq mi#65highest rent burden in ME54.3%#99highest population in ME4,399TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 3 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $241,700.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
4,399
+2%since 2020
from 4,315 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,454 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 1,426 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
−6%since 2020
from 46.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$65,545
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $53,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,306
+20%since 2020
from $34,491 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
−9%since 2020
from 0.479 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
Other services5.1%
Retail trade4.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Public administration3.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
Construction3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Education & health services1.4%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$241,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,121
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $861 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+21%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(3,807)
Black0.7%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian4.1%(176)
Other6.5%(281)
Diversity Score27%(1,163)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(3,866)
Black1%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(117)
Asian4.6%(203)
Other3.8%(168)
Diversity Score27.9%(1,228)
Diversity Score
28
+4%since 2020
from 27 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 40.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 96.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.2 min
+24%since 2020
from 17.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Female
49.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Foreign born
8.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% 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 4,399 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 $65,545 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 $241,700, and the typical rent is about $1,121 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.7% 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 10.5% 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