CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 62
Maine · Penobscot County · 2,940 residents · 14.731 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12highest education in ME69.0%#13lowest low poverty in ME2.6%#14highest rent in ME$2,003#25highest broadband in ME97.4%TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 62 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,407. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $317,800. With a median age of 52.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% more than the Penobscot County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
69% 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
2,940
−6%since 2020
from 3,114 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
200 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 211 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
52.1
+15%since 2020
from 45.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$107,407
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $82,474 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,922
+26%since 2020
from $46,128 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−10%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.4%
Retail trade5.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
Wholesale trade3.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
Education & health services1.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
Construction0.7%
Other services0.4%
Public administration0.4%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$317,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $195,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,003
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,139 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,941)
Black3%(94)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(79)
Diversity Score13.3%(414)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(2,722)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(208)
Diversity Score17.2%(506)
Diversity Score
17
+29%since 2020
from 13 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 62.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
39.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
15.9 min
−7%since 2020
from 17.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Female
49.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.3% 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 2,940 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 $107,407 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 $317,800, and the typical rent is about $2,003 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 69.0% 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 2.6% 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