CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 311
Maine · Penobscot County · 6,818 residents · 15.303 sq mi
Notable rankings
#9highest population in ME6,818#11lowest short commute in ME#1411 US13.4 min#26highest foreign-born in ME10.4%#100highest rent in ME$1,367TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 311 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,191. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $224,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
6,818
+4%since 2020
from 6,533 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
446 / sq mi
+4%since 2020
from 427 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+6%since 2020
from 41.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$82,191
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $60,542 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,495
+27%since 2020
from $35,927 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
−6%since 2020
from 0.487 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
Wholesale trade10.1%
Other services6.7%
Public administration5.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
Retail trade3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
Construction0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$224,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $141,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,367
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $930 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(5,646)
Black4.4%(290)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(214)
Asian1.9%(127)
Other3.9%(256)
Diversity Score31%(2,026)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(5,555)
Black6.2%(423)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(354)
Asian3.2%(218)
Other3.9%(268)
Diversity Score40.9%(2,787)
Diversity Score
41
+32%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−18%since 2020
from 16.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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
5.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Female
52.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 83.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 90.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 6,818 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 $82,191 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 $224,400, and the typical rent is about $1,367 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.1% 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 9.2% 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