CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
Maine · Penobscot County · 1,829 residents · 0.294 sq mi
Notable rankings
#19highest density in ME6,221/sq mi#23highest high poverty in ME23.7%#25lowest low income in ME$45,978#26lowest short commute in ME15.4 minTRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,978. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $218,300. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Penobscot County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,829
+2%since 2020
from 1,788 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
6,221 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 6,082 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+22%since 2020
from 32.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$45,978
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,776 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,233
+37%since 2020
from $22,816 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−6%since 2020
from 0.456 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Education & health services1.9%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Retail trade1.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
Construction0.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$218,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $134,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,024
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $829 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
21.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
79.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 59.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+30%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,717)
Black2.2%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(31)
Diversity Score9.6%(172)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,537)
Black1.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian1.7%(31)
Other11.7%(214)
Diversity Score34.9%(639)
Diversity Score
35
+263%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.4 min
−4%since 2020
from 16.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% 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
27.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 19.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
6.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 20.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 90.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% 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 1,829 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 $45,978 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 $218,300, and the typical rent is about $1,024 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.9% 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 23.7% 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