CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 72
Maine · Penobscot County · 2,514 residents · 33.247 sq mi
Notable rankings
#35highest foreign-born in ME9.4%#59lowest low broadband in ME83.9%#72highest high poverty in ME16.6%#95highest rent burden in ME51.2%TRACT SHAPE · Penobscot County, ME
The short version
Census Tract 72 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,639. Population has declined 12% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $262,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% 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
2,514
−12%since 2020
from 2,860 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
76 / sq mi
−12%since 2020
from 86 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.3
−7%since 2020
from 45.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$57,639
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $46,298 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,331
+32%since 2020
from $32,145 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+2%since 2020
from 0.475 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.2%
Retail trade5.3%
Transportation & warehousing5%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Education & health services0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$262,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $161,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,004
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $916 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 65.4% in 2020
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+31%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,740)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(119)
Diversity Score10.1%(288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,176)
Black7.2%(181)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(117)
Diversity Score30.4%(764)
Diversity Score
30
+202%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
+5%since 2020
from 18.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.8% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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
4.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 33.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
Female
47.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.6% in 2020
Foreign born
9.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 76.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 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 2,514 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 $57,639 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 $262,300, and the typical rent is about $1,004 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.1% 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 16.6% 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