CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 300
Maine · Penobscot County · 4,115 residents · 10.962 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest low rent in ME#387 US$451#6lowest low home value in ME$103,800#30lowest low rent burden in ME14.2%#44lowest low education in ME18.6%TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 300 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,007. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 19% 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 $103,800. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% 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
4,115
−4%since 2020
from 4,280 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
375 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 390 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
54.2
−4%since 2020
from 56.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,007
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $42,271 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,144
+2%since 2020
from $29,571 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
−3%since 2020
from 0.461 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.3%
Professional, scientific, technical25.3%
Wholesale trade12.5%
Other services10.9%
Information7.9%
Public administration6.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
Construction0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$103,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $65,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $533 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.7% in 2020
15.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 2020
from 1.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(4,170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(110)
Diversity Score6.3%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(3,981)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(94)
Diversity Score7.9%(326)
Diversity Score
8
+27%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.0 min
+18%since 2020
from 20.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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
9.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
44.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
55.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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 4,115 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 $51,007 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 $103,800, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.6% 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 17.1% 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