Penobscot County, ME — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$63,248
Per Capita Income
$36,736
Poverty Rate
13.6%
SNAP Recipients
15.1%
Gini Index
0.454
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K18.3%
$25K–$50K22.2%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K16.1%
$150K–$200K7.0%
$200K+6.5%
The median household income in Penobscot County, ME is $63,248 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $36,736. 13.6% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.1% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.454 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).