Penobscot town is located in Hancock County Maine. Penobscot town has a 2024 population of 1,128. Penobscot town is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -0.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,135 in 2020.
The average household income in Penobscot town is $79,925 with a poverty rate of 11.73%. The median age in Penobscot town is 57.5 years: 58.8 years for males, and 55.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penobscot town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,084 | 96.18% |
| Other race | 27 | 2.4% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.24% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 528 | 2.13 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Married | 265 | 2.66 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 195 | 1.27 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Female | 35 | 2.71 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 33 | 2.39 | 100 | 0 |
2.52
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
88.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 2.02% |
| Associates Degree | 85 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 21.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 101 | 11.31% |
| High School Graduate | 292 | 32.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.34% |
| Some College | 204 | 22.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 868 | 847 | 285 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,981 | $61,750 | $46,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $35,625 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,766 | $41,563 | $32,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,908 | $36,806 | $37,000 |
| Some College | $33,750 | $28,224 | $44,844 |
$36,908
Average Earnings
$36,806
Average Male
$37,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.09% of Penobscot town residents speak only English, while 2.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,074 | 131 | 12.2% |
11.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.08%
Male Poverty Rate
10.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penobscot town is White, with 12.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penobscot town is White, with 12.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
| Some College | 6.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Unemployed | 41.18% |
| Male Employed | 6.44% |
| Female Employed | 5.28% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,367 | $96,893 |
| Households | $52,500 | $79,925 |
| Married Families | $70,391 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,938 | $48,620 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
101
Number of Veterans
101
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 51 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 6 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 42 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 10.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.9%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.32%
Born in Penobscot town
97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born
0.62%
Non Citizen
1.77%
Naturalized
97.6% of Penobscot town residents were born in the United States, with 57.32% having been born in Maine. 0.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,093 | -7 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 1,100 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,107 | -7 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 1,114 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,121 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 1,128 | -7 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 1,135 | -7 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 1,142 | -5 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 1,147 | 12 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 1,135 | -90 | -7.35% |
| 2019 | 1,225 | 13 | 1.07% |
| 2018 | 1,212 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 1,209 | -3 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 1,212 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 1,213 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 1,221 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,226 | -35 | -2.78% |
| 2012 | 1,261 | -3 | -0.24% |
| 2011 | 1,264 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,262 | 0 | 0% |