Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME

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2024 Population

119,947

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2024 Median Age

49.5

0.202% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

15.7%

3.39% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$55,741

6.61% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$148,300

17.7% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

46,040

2.71% 1-year decline

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9.64% of the households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are University of Maine at Presque Isle (391 degrees awarded in 2023), University of Maine at Fort Kent (219 degrees), and Northern Maine Community College (163 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was $148,300, and the homeownership rate was 77.4%.

Most people in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME borders Northwest Maine--Oxford, Somerset, Franklin & Somerset Counties PUMA, ME, Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, and Coastal Maine Region--Hancock, Knox, Waldo & Lincoln Counties PUMA, ME.

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United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME is home to a population of 120k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.62% of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (4.35k people).

In 2024, there were 35.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.14k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.24k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (7,636 households), Spanish (1,050 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (681 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,934

Women

50.5%

59,674

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 120,608 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.6% of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 595
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.14k ± 215
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.24k ± 148

1.74%

Hispanic Population

2.09k people

1.74% of the people in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.09k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,524 ± 1,220 people
Germany
131 ± 281 people
Mexico
120 ± 269 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 2,524 Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents, followed by Germany with 131 and Mexico with 120.

Foreign-Born Population

3.62%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.35k people

3.46%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.16k people

As of 2024, 3.62% of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents (4.35k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 3.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
7,636 households (6.66%)
Spanish
1,050 households (0.916%)
Other Native Languages of North America
681 households (0.594%)

9.64% of the households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 6.66% of the households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME reported speaking French (Incl. Cajun) at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,633 ± 300
Gulf War (2001-)
1,832 ± 222
Gulf War (1990s)
1,586 ± 228

Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.98 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME employs 46k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME were Elementary & secondary schools (4,312 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,383 people), and Construction (3,196 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail bakeries ($176,410), Offices of dentists ($143,436), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($103,048).

Males in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,569. The income inequality in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.411, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,469

Women

48.8%

23,571

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME in 2023 was 46,040 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

46k

2023 Value

−2.71%

1 Year decline

± −2.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −2.71%, from 47.3k employees to 46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,350 people), Registered nurses (1,330 people), and Other managers (1,125 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

46k

2023 Value

−2.71%

1 Year decline

± −2.71%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −2.71%, from 47.3k employees to 46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,312 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,383 people), and Construction (3,196 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,404

Median earning men ± $1,666

$36,455

Median earning women ± $1,080

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($73,958), Public Administration ($70,188), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($69,398).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,295), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,326), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,458).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Y-Axis

1.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 627k people employed in Maine. This represents a 1.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME. Showing the available data for Maine.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.5%)
Republican Party
Jill Stein (1.08%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Kamala Harris with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.5%), followed by Jill Stein (1.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont join meetings of the Senate Democratic Caucus.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME awarded 873 degrees. The student population of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,977 male students and 3,073 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are White (611 and 78.7%), Hispanic or Latino (45 and 5.8%), Black or African American (40 and 5.15%), and Asian (26 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine at Presque Isle (391 and 44.8%), University of Maine at Fort Kent (219 and 25.1%), and Northern Maine Community College (163 and 18.7%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are Nursing School (158 and 18.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (146 and 16.7%), and General Business Administration & Management (144 and 16.5%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME for a public four year colleges is $7,605 for in-state students and $12,840 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,050 (39.1% men and 60.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,050 students enrolled in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,763 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
127 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
120 degrees awarded
Nursing School
158 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maine at Presque Isle
391 degrees awarded
University of Maine at Fort Kent
219 degrees awarded
Northern Maine Community College
163 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine at Presque Isle with 391 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 342 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, which is 0.644 times less than the 531 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 611 degrees mean that there were 13.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 45 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,605) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,458) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.494% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.478% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (38.5k), Some college (20.7k), and Bachelors Degree (14.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was $148,300 in 2024, which is 0.446 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $126,000 to $148,300, a 17.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME is 77.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$148,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,425

$41,715

Median Property Taxes

±$1,149

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.4%

Homeownership

2024

62.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 77.4% of the housing units in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,741

Median Household Income

± $1,444

53.9k

Number of Households

± 1,371

In 2024, the median household income of the 53.9k households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME grew to $55,741 from the previous year's value of $52,287.

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.411

2023 Wage GINI in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME

0.402

2022 Wage GINI in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME

In 2023, the income inequality in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 0.411 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.23% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (9.28%)
Worked At Home (8.78%)

In 2024, 77.4% of workers in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.28%) and those who worked at home (8.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.11% of the workforce in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME (18.3k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92% of the population of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 32.9% on employee plans, 25% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 2.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 932 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (932 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1406 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 177 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Maine.

932 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 932 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (932 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Maine in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 15.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.96%

Uninsured

32.9%

Employer Coverage

25%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

2.97%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME declined by 7.4% from 8.6% to 7.96%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.