Piscataquis County, ME — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$55,234
Per Capita Income
$34,592
Poverty Rate
16.5%
SNAP Recipients
18.4%
Gini Index
0.458
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K20.7%
$25K–$50K22.6%
$50K–$75K23.8%
$75K–$100K11.6%
$100K–$150K11.6%
$150K–$200K5.2%
$200K+4.5%
The median household income in Piscataquis County, ME is $55,234 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $34,592. 16.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.458 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).