Aroostook County, Maine's estimated 2024 population is 67,380 with a growth rate of 0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Aroostook County, Maine is the 6th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 71,699 and has seen a growth of -6.02% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 67,525 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2028 | 67,496 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 67,467 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 67,438 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2025 | 67,409 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 67,380 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 67,351 | 29 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 67,322 | 247 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 67,075 | 12 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 67,063 | -29 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 67,092 | -210 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 67,302 | -336 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 67,638 | -681 | -1% |
| 2016 | 68,319 | -550 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 68,869 | -696 | -1% |
| 2014 | 69,565 | -535 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 70,100 | -686 | -0.97% |
| 2012 | 70,786 | -608 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 71,394 | -305 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 71,699 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 86,936 | -4,395 | -4.81% |
| 1980 | 91,331 | -1,132 | -1.22% |
| 1970 | 92,463 | -13,601 | -12.82% |
| 1960 | 106,064 | 10,025 | 10.44% |
| 1950 | 96,039 | 1,603 | 1.7% |
| 1940 | 94,436 | 6,593 | 7.51% |
| 1930 | 87,843 | 6,115 | 7.48% |
| 1920 | 81,728 | 7,064 | 9.46% |
| 1910 | 74,664 | 13,920 | 22.92% |
| 1900 | 60,744 | 11,155 | 22.49% |
| 1890 | 49,589 | 7,889 | 18.92% |
| 1880 | 41,700 | 12,091 | 40.84% |
| 1870 | 29,609 | 7,130 | 31.72% |
| 1860 | 22,479 | 9,950 | 79.42% |
| 1850 | 12,529 | 3,116 | 33.1% |
| 1840 | 9,413 | -58,112 | -86.06% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,058 | 93.78% |
| Two or more races | 2,049 | 3.05% |
| Native American | 1,072 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 510 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 271 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 247 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.04% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,237 | 2.23 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 13,781 | 2.87 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 11,623 | 1.2 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 2,264 | 3.15 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 1,569 | 2.89 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,778 | 5.53% |
| Associates Degree | 5,350 | 10.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,343 | 14.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,407 | 6.78% |
| High School Graduate | 19,380 | 38.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,931 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 10,041 | 19.99% |
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 | 47,591 | 43,188 | 10,053 |
| 2+ Races | 1,099 | 993 | 318 |
| Native American | 644 | 555 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 542 | 477 | 173 |
| Black | 305 | 285 | 104 |
| Asian | 199 | 160 | 97 |
| Other Race | 100 | 73 | 25 |
| Islander | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,012 | $61,433 | $48,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,700 | $88,464 | $56,198 |
| High School Graduate | $33,585 | $39,029 | $28,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,821 | $29,101 | $15,578 |
| Overall | $40,982 | $47,374 | $34,964 |
| Some College | $40,156 | $47,964 | $33,535 |
$40,982
Average Earnings
$47,374
Average Male
$34,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.36% of Aroostook County, Maine residents speak only English, while 14.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 12.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60,866 | 8,741 | 14.36% |
| Multiple | 1,991 | 399 | 20.04% |
| Native | 1,051 | 364 | 34.63% |
| Hispanic | 925 | 149 | 16.11% |
| Black | 484 | 110 | 22.73% |
| Asian | 194 | 42 | 21.65% |
| Other | 247 | 39 | 15.79% |
14.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.54%
Male Poverty Rate
17.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aroostook County, Maine is Native, with 34.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aroostook County, Maine is White, with 14.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.52% |
| High School | 16.21% |
| Some College | 12.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.68% |
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,826 | $83,578 |
| Households | $50,843 | $68,346 |
| Married Families | $77,567 | $93,102 |
| Non Families | $26,635 | $42,346 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
5,479
Number of Veterans
4,979
Male Veterans
500
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,129 |
| First Gulf War | 1,181 |
| Second Gulf War | 838 |
| Korea | 449 |
| World War II | 128 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,687 |
| 75+ | 1,448 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,150 |
| 35 to 54 | 928 |
| 18 to 34 | 266 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,235 | 10.08% |
| Native American | 104 | 14.27% |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 7.14% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 5.39% |
| Black | 27 | 7.16% |
| Asian | 14 | 5.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
73.52%
Born in Aroostook County, Maine
95.93%
Native Born
4.07%
Foreign Born
1.23%
Non Citizen
2.84%
Naturalized
95.93% of Aroostook County, Maine residents were born in the United States, with 73.52% having been born in Maine. 1.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.