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

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2022 Population

119,556

21.7% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

49.6

3.12% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

16.1%

1.53% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$49,389

4.82% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$120,100

7.23% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,324

26.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME had a population of 120k people with a median age of 49.6 and a median household income of $49,389. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME grew from 98,275 to 119,556, a 21.7% increase and its median household income grew from $47,120 to $49,389, a 4.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.55%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.626%), and White (Hispanic) (0.604%).

10% 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.

98.8% 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 (272 degrees awarded in 2022), University of Maine at Fort Kent (231 degrees), and Northern Maine Community College (108 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was $120,100, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 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.

About the photo: Moose in Mist, Limestone, 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 98.8% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.54% of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (4.24k people).

In 2022, there were 36.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.05k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.59k 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 langauge in households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (8,045 households), Spanish (1,074 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (653 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,250

Women

49.9%

60,390

Men

50.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 120,640 inhabitants, with 50.1% men, and 49.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.8% of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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)
111k ± 604
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.05k ± 298
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
2.59k ± 167

1.61%

Hispanic Population

1.92k people

1.61% of the people in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are hispanic (1.92k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
2,559 ± 1,229 people
Germany
150 ± 301 people
Mexico
145 ± 295 people

In 2022, 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 2,559 Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents, followed by Germany with 150 and Mexico with 145.

Foreign-Born Population

3.54%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.24k people

3.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.82k people

As of 2022, 3.54% of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME residents (4.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 3.89%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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)
8,045 households (7.05%)
Spanish
1,074 households (0.941%)
Other Native Languages of North America
653 households (0.572%)

10% 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 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 7.05% 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
4,040 ± 272
Gulf War (1990s)
1,533 ± 235
Gulf War (2001-)
1,499 ± 197

Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.64 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME employs 47.3k people. The largest industries in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are Elementary & secondary schools (4,018 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,481 people), and Construction (3,010 people), and the highest paying industries are Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($122,933), Offices of dentists ($95,228), and Services incidental to transportation ($94,171).

Males in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,434. The income inequality in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.402, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,137

Women

48%

19,639

Men

52%

The workforce of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME in 2020 was 37,776 people, with 48% woman, and 52% men.

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

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Occupations

47.3k

2022 Value

26.9%

1 Year growth

± 26.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 26.9%, from 37.3k employees to 47.3k 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 (1,506 people), Registered nurses (1,119 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,053 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

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.3k

2022 Value

26.9%

1 Year growth

± 26.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME grew at a rate of 26.9%, from 37.3k employees to 47.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,018 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,481 people), and Construction (3,010 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

$45,584

Median earning men ± $951

$32,416

Median earning women ± $939

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($60,743), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,921), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($44,559), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,313), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,170).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

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.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (43.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.71%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME awarded 698 degrees. The student population of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,608 male students and 2,737 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are White (538 and 80.5%), followed by Black or African American (39 and 5.84%), Unknown (32 and 4.79%), and Hispanic or Latino (29 and 4.34%).

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 (272 and 39%), University of Maine at Fort Kent (231 and 33.1%), and Northern Maine Community College (108 and 15.5%).

The most popular majors in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME are Nursing School (169 and 24.2%), General Business Administration & Management (116 and 16.6%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (79 and 11.3%).

The median tuition cost in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME for a public four year colleges is $7,350 for in-state students and $12,120 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 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 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 4,345 (37% men and 63% 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 2022 there were 4,345 students enrolled in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,354 records, of which 63.4% were women and 36.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
107 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
55 degrees awarded
Nursing School
169 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was General Business Administration & Management with 107 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
272 degrees awarded
University of Maine at Fort Kent
231 degrees awarded
Northern Maine Community College
108 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine at Presque Isle with 272 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 273 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME, which is 0.642 times less than the 425 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 538 degrees mean that there were 13.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 39 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 ($7,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,296) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.421% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.47% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37.3k), Some college (21.2k), and Bachelors Degree (14.2k).

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 $120,100 in 2022, which is 0.426 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $112,000 to $120,100, a 7.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 21 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.

Median household income in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME is $49,389. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $92,179, followed by Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, with respective values of $83,874 and $83,007.

Housing

Property

$120,100

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,665

$40,356

Median Property Taxes

±$1,084

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

76.4%

Homeownership

2022

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 76.4% 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 74.6%.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was Cumberland (Outside Portland) & York (East) Counties--Biddeford & Saco Cities PUMA, ME with a value of $92,179, followed by Sagadahoc County & Northern Cumberland County PUMA, ME and Southern Maine--York (West) & Cumberland (West) PUMA, ME, with respective values of $83,874 and $83,007.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$49,389

Median Household Income

± $1,328

52.8k

Number of Households

± 1,260

In 2022, the median household income of the 52.8k households in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME grew to $49,389 from the previous year's value of $47,120.

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

0.402

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

0.405

2021 Wage GINI in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME

In 2022, the income inequality in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was 0.402 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.745% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2022

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (7.25%)

In 2022, 78.2% of workers in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (7.25%).

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

21 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.98% 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

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME (18.7k out of 116k 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 Native American and Two Or More.

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

90.5% of the population of Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 32.7% on employee plans, 23.5% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 3.26% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Maine see 900 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.881% decrease from the previous year (908 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1431 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 189 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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900 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Maine

Primary care physicians in Maine see an average of 900 patients per year. This represents a 0.881% decrease from the previous year (908 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 15.3% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.51%

Uninsured

32.7%

Employer Coverage

23.5%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

3.26%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Northeast Maine--Aroostook, Washington & Northern Penobscot Counties PUMA, ME grew by 1.07% from 9.41% to 9.51%.

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.