Penobscot County, ME — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
153,571
Male
76,321
49.7%
Female
77,250
50.3%
Median Age
42.5 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
3.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher22.0%
High School or Higher45.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
6.8%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
4.0%
Married
41.4%
Penobscot County, ME has a population of 153,571 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 42.5 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 92.1% of the population. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 3.2% of residents are foreign-born.