CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Maine · Penobscot County · 3,573 residents · 0.848 sq mi
Notable rankings
#30highest density in ME4,213/sq mi#41lowest young in ME36.9 yrs#57lowest short commute in ME17.4 min#102highest broadband in ME94.4%TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 5 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,794. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $199,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% 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
3,573
+2%since 2020
from 3,487 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,213 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 4,112 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2020
from 36.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$67,794
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $39,188 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,379
+28%since 2020
from $29,287 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+25.1 ptssince 2020
from 18.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−11%since 2020
from 0.442 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.7%
Other services6.6%
Retail trade5.9%
Public administration5.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
Construction0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$199,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $157,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,034
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $864 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 36.0% in 2020
61.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 46.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−27%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(3,262)
Black1.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(72)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other2.6%(90)
Diversity Score15.4%(539)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(3,246)
Black1.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(63)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other5.4%(193)
Diversity Score21.4%(765)
Diversity Score
21
+39%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.4 min
−7%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 60.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
54.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
Female
45.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 49.3% in 2020
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 27.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 3,573 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 $67,794 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 $199,200, and the typical rent is about $1,034 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.8% 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 8.1% 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