CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 41
Maine · Penobscot County · 1,655 residents · 0.592 sq mi
Notable rankings
#13lowest low income in ME$41,650#22lowest short commute in ME15.0 min#40highest high poverty in ME20.6%#46highest density in ME2,796/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 41 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,650. Population has declined 8% since 2020. Median home value is $193,100. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Penobscot County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% 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
1,655
−8%since 2020
from 1,800 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,796 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 3,041 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+11%since 2020
from 34.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,650
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,341 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,370
+78%since 2020
from $20,965 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+28%since 2020
from 0.405 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Retail trade5.1%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
Construction0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$193,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $140,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,076
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $835 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
63.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+17%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(1,623)
Black3.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(21)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.2%(94)
Diversity Score22.9%(412)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,377)
Black3.6%(60)
Hispanic / Latino6%(100)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other6.8%(112)
Diversity Score37.3%(617)
Diversity Score
37
+63%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 26.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 91.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.0 min
+4%since 2020
from 14.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% 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
17.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 26.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 54.1% in 2020
Female
52.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.9% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% 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 1,655 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 $41,650 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 $193,100, and the typical rent is about $1,076 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 20.6% 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