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Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Maine
Maine's location within the U.S.
Founded	1816
Named for	Penobscot tribe
Seat	Bangor
Largest city	Bangor
Area
• Total	3,557 sq mi (9,213 km2)
• Land	3,397 sq mi (8,798 km2)
• Water	160 sq mi (414 km2), 4.5%
Population (est.)
• (2016)	151,806
• Density	45/sq mi (17/km2)
Congressional district	2nd
Time zone	Eastern: UTC−5/−4
Website	https://www.penobscot-county.net

Penobscot County is a county in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 153,923.^[1] Its county seat is Bangor.^[2] The county was established on February 15, 1816 from part of Hancock County when the area was still part of Massachusetts. Penobscot County is home to the University of Maine.

Penobscot County comprises the Bangor, ME Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 3,557 square miles (9,210 km²), of which 3,397 square miles (8,800 km²) is land and 160 square miles (410 km²) (4.5%) is water.^[3]

Adjacent counties

• 
  Aroostook County, Maine – north


• 
  Washington County, Maine – southeast


• 
  Hancock County, Maine – south


• 
  Waldo County, Maine – southwest


• 
  Somerset County, Maine – west


• 
  Piscataquis County, Maine – northwest

National protected area

• Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Demographics

2000 census

As of the census^[9] of 2000, there were 144,919 people, 58,096 households, and 37,820 families residing in the county. The population density was 43 people per square mile (16/km²). There were 66,847 housing units at an average density of 20 per square mile (8/km²). The county's racial makeup was 96.60% White, 0.49% Black or African American, 1.00% Native American, 0.70% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.96% from two or more races. 0.61% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 17.8% were of English, 17.3% United States or American, 14.0% French, 13.0% Irish and 6.7% French Canadian ancestry. 95.8% spoke English and 2.3% French as their first language.

There were 58,096 households, of which 30.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.50% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.90% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the county, the population was spread out with 22.80% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 29.00% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.30 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,274, and the median income for a family was $42,206. Males had a median income of $32,824 versus $23,346 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,801. About 9.70% of families and 13.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.00% of those under age 18 and 11.10% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 153,923 people, 62,966 households, and 38,917 families residing in the county.^[10] The population density was 45.3 inhabitants per square mile (17.5/km²). There were 73,860 housing units at an average density of 21.7 per square mile (8.4/km²).^[11] The county's racial makeup was 95.4% white, 1.2% American Indian, 0.9% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population.^[10] In terms of ancestry, 20.9% were English, 17.2% were Irish, 9.4% were American, 7.1% were German, 6.0% were French Canadian, and 5.9% were Scottish.^[12]

Of the 62,966 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.2% were non-families, and 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age was 39.9 years.^[10]

The county's median household income was $42,658 and the median family income was $54,271. Males had a median income of $41,094 versus $31,910 for females. The county's per capita income was $22,977. About 10.1% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.^[13]

Politics

As the most populous county in Maine's 2nd congressional district, its support for Donald Trump in 2016 helped deliver him a split electoral vote from Maine. It was the first time since 1828 that Maine split its electoral votes.

Communities

Cities

• 
  Bangor (county seat)


• Brewer


• Old Town

Towns

Plantations

• Carroll Plantation


• Drew Plantation


• Seboeis Plantation


• Webster Plantation

Census-designated places

Unorganized territories

Indian reservation

• Penobscot Indian Island Reservation

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Penobscot County, Maine

References

External links

• Penobscot County Official Website


• 
  Penobscot County on Maine.gov


• "The Ancient Penobscot, or Panawanskek." Historical Magazine, February, 1872.

Coordinates: 45°24′N 68°38′W / 45.40°N 68.63°W / 45.40; -68.63