Penobscot County, ME

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2019 Population

151,774

0.0171% 1-year growth

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2019 Median Age

0.238% 1-year decrease

2019 Poverty Rate

14.8%

5.44% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$50,808

2.9% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$144,700

2.77% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

72,962

0.378% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Penobscot County, ME had a population of 152k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $50,808. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Penobscot County, ME grew from 151,748 to 151,774, a 0.0171% increase and its median household income grew from $49,374 to $50,808, a 2.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Penobscot County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.97%), and White (Hispanic) (0.899%). 0% of the households in Penobscot County, ME speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 98.6% of the residents in Penobscot County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Penobscot County, ME are University of Maine (2,223 degrees awarded in 2019), Husson University (957 degrees), and Eastern Maine Community College (382 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Penobscot County, ME was $144,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.4%. Most people in Penobscot County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Penobscot County, ME was 2 cars per household.

Penobscot County, ME borders Aroostook County, ME, Hancock County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Waldo County, ME, and Washington County, ME.

About the photo: The older suspension bridge is in front of the new cable-stayed bridge across the Penobscot River. Taken from Fort Knox. Verona Island across the water.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Maine. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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Diversity

Penobscot County, ME is home to a population of 152k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 4.07% of Penobscot County, ME residents were born outside of the country (6.18k people).

In 2019, there were 48.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (142k people) in Penobscot County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.91k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.68k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Penobscot County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
142k ± 164
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.91k ± 278
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.68k ± 217

1.36%

Hispanic Population

2.06k people

1.36% of the people in Penobscot County, ME are hispanic (2.06k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Penobscot County, ME as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

4.07%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

6.18k people

2.73%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.15k people

As of 2019, 4.07% of Penobscot County, ME residents (6.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Penobscot County, ME was 2.73%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Penobscot County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Penobscot County, ME was 42. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 42, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Penobscot County, ME are getting getting younger. In 2018, the average age of all Penobscot County, ME residents was 42.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,379 ± 2,369 people
Philippines
3,069 ± 1,359 people
Germany
2,577 ± 1,245 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,379 Maine residents, followed by Philippines with 3,069 and Germany with 2,577.

Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.6%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.6% of Penobscot County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Penobscot County, ME was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Penobscot County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,793 ± 269
Gulf War (2001-)
2,034 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,531 ± 214

Penobscot County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Penobscot County, ME is $50,808. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Penobscot County, ME was Census Tract 20 with a value of $86,071, followed by Census Tract 62 and Census Tract 110, with respective values of $80,458 and $78,309.

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,698. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Penobscot County, ME employs 73k people. The largest industries in Penobscot County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,326 people), Retail Trade (11,057 people), and Educational Services (10,259 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($202,569), Utilities ($59,500), and Public Administration ($50,914).

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,808

2019 value

± $1,326

2.9%

1 Year Growth

± 4.11%

Households in Penobscot County, ME have a median annual income of $50,808, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,374 in 2018, which represents a 2.9% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Penobscot County, ME compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

$60,757

Average Male Salary in Maine

± $2,655

$48,698

Average Female Salary in Maine

± $2,118

In 2019, full-time male employees in Maine made 1.25 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Maine

Asian
$52,638 ± $17,823
White
$47,033 ± $1,536
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$36,945 ± $33,395

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Maine workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.12 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Maine.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Maine by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Penobscot County, ME is from Maine.

0.439

2019 Wage GINI in Maine

0.442

2018 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2019, the income inequality in Maine was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.718% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 20
Census Tract 62
Census Tract 110

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Penobscot County, ME was Census Tract 20 with a value of $86,071, followed by Census Tract 62 and Census Tract 110, with respective values of $80,458 and $78,309.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Penobscot County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Penobscot County, ME (21.5k out of 145k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
19,296 ± 951
Two Or More
827 ± 195
Native American
662 ± 146

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Penobscot County, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

73k

2019 Value

± 1,776

0.378%

1 Year growth

± 3.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Penobscot County, ME grew at a rate of 0.378%, from 72.7k employees to 73k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Penobscot County, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,471 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,209 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,073 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Penobscot County, ME.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Penobscot County, ME, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,471 people), Sales & Related Occupations (8,209 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (6,073 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Penobscot County, ME has an unusually high number of residents working as Community & Social Service Occupations (1.55 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.41 times), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Penobscot County, ME, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($66,464), Legal Occupations ($62,667), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($60,625).

Industries

Employment by Industries

73k

2019 Value

± 1,776

0.378%

1 Year growth

± 3.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Penobscot County, ME grew at a rate of 0.378%, from 72.7k employees to 73k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Penobscot County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,326 people), Retail Trade (11,057 people), and Educational Services (10,259 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Penobscot County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Penobscot County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Penobscot County, ME, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,326 people), Retail Trade (11,057 people), and Educational Services (10,259 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Penobscot County, ME has an unusually high number of Educational Services (1.52 times higher than expected), Health Care & Social Assistance (1.51 times), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (1.47 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Penobscot County, ME, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($202,569), Utilities ($59,500), and Public Administration ($50,914).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $8.2B, followed by Gasoline ($5.03B) and Newsprint/paper ($4.23B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$56.2B

2018 Value in Maine

$103B

Projected 2045 Value in Maine

83.9% growth

In 2018, total outbound Maine trade was $56.2B. This is expected to increase 83.9% to $103B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2018, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Hampshire with $5.75B, followed by Massachusetts with $5.7B and New York and $3.33B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Penobscot County, ME went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.8%), followed by Other (7.55%). The most partisan county was Cumberland County, ME with 59.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

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 Popular Vote Over Time

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2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.7%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.8%)
Democratic Party
Other (7.55%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Donald J. Trump with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (40.8%), followed by Other (7.55%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Maine for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

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Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Penobscot County, ME

51.7% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Maine

Cumberland County, ME
59.9% for Hillary Rodham Clinton (Democratic Party)
Piscataquis County, ME
58.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Somerset County, ME
57.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Maine was Cumberland County, ME with 59.9% of the vote going to Hillary Rodham Clinton running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in Maine colored by their party leaning.

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

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 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 2019, universities in Penobscot County, ME awarded 3,681 degrees. The student population of Penobscot County, ME is skewed towards women, with 8,562 male students and 9,590 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Penobscot County, ME are White (3,098 and 87.3%), followed by Unknown (129 and 3.63%), Hispanic or Latino (86 and 2.42%), and Black or African American (83 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in Penobscot County, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine (2,223 and 60.4%), Husson University (957 and 26%), and Eastern Maine Community College (382 and 10.4%).

The most popular majors in Penobscot County, ME are General Business Administration & Management (439 and 11.9%), Registered Nursing (170 and 4.62%), and General Psychology (109 and 2.96%).

The median tuition costs in Penobscot County, ME are $17,770 for private four year colleges, and $9,000 and $29,310 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
134 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
101 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
190 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Penobscot County, ME was Registered Nursing with 134 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Penobscot County, ME according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maine
2,223 degrees awarded
Husson University
957 degrees awarded
Eastern Maine Community College
382 degrees awarded

$9,000

Median In-State Public

$17,770

Median Private

In 2019, the Penobscot County, ME institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine with 2,223 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,674

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,007

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,674 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Penobscot County, ME, which is 0.834 times less than the 2,007 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Penobscot County, ME by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
3,098 degrees awarded
Unknown
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
86 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Penobscot County, ME was White students. These 3,098 degrees mean that there were 24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 129 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Penobscot County, ME was $144,700 in 2019, which is 0.602 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $140,800 to $144,700, a 2.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Penobscot County, ME is 69.4%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Penobscot County, ME have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Penobscot County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$144,700

2019 Median

± $2,594

$140,800

2018 Median

± $2,512

In 2019, the median property value in Penobscot County, ME grew to to $144,700 from the previous year's value of $140,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Penobscot County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Penobscot County, ME the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

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

$50,808

Median Household Income

± $1,326

62.2k

Number of Households

± 1,506

In 2019, the median household income of the 62.2k households in Penobscot County, ME grew to $50,808 from the previous year's value of $49,374.

The following chart displays the households in Penobscot County, 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.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Penobscot County, ME distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Penobscot County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

69.4%

2019 Homeownership

69.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 69.4% of the housing units in Penobscot County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Penobscot County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Penobscot County, ME have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 2.17% of the workforce in Penobscot County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Penobscot County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.91%)
Worked At Home (4.56%)

In 2019, 79.8% of workers in Penobscot County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.91%) and those who worked at home (4.56%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Penobscot County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Penobscot County, ME have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

91.2% of the population of Penobscot County, ME has health coverage, with 44.7% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Maine was $9,531 in 2014. This is a 4.36% increase from the previous year ($9,133).

Primary care physicians in Penobscot County, ME see 771 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.516% decrease from the previous year (775 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1170 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 178 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15%). Additionally, Aroostook County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

771 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Penobscot County, ME

Primary care physicians in Penobscot County, ME see an average of 771 patients per year. This represents a 0.516% decrease from the previous year (775 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,531

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Maine

$5,015

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,504

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,325

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Maine (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.36%, from $9,133 to $9,531.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.82%

Uninsured

44.7%

Employer Coverage

17.5%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

2.45%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Penobscot County, ME declined by 7.46% from 9.53% to 8.82%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Penobscot County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.