Aroostook County, ME

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2021 Population

67,272

0.236% 1-year decline

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

47.9

0.208% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.5%

1.54% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$47,278

7.96% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$108,900

6.14% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

28,906

0.827% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Aroostook County, ME had a population of 67.3k people with a median age of 47.9 and a median household income of $47,278. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Aroostook County, ME declined from 67,431 to 67,272, a −0.236% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,791 to $47,278, a 7.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Aroostook County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.21%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.78%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.757%), and White (Hispanic) (0.675%).

None of the households in Aroostook County, 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 Aroostook County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Aroostook County, ME are University of Maine at Fort Kent (244 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Maine at Presque Isle (209 degrees), and Northern Maine Community College (157 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Aroostook County, ME was $108,900, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%.

Most people in Aroostook County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Aroostook County, ME was 2 cars per household.

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

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Population & Diversity

Aroostook County, ME is home to a population of 67.3k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.12% of Aroostook County, ME residents were born outside of the country (2.77k people).

In 2021, there were 42.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.8k people) in Aroostook County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.49k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Aroostook County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Aroostook County, ME was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aroostook County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.8k ± 185
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.49k ± 238
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.2k ± 113

1.42%

Hispanic Population

953 people

1.42% of the people in Aroostook County, ME are hispanic (953 people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,400 ± 2,372 people
Germany
2,803 ± 1,298 people
China
2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

Foreign-Born Population

4.12%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.77k people

4.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.7k people

As of 2021, 4.12% of Aroostook County, ME residents (2.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Aroostook County, ME was 4.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,033 ± 176
Gulf War (1990s)
851 ± 177
Gulf War (2001-)
791 ± 153

Aroostook County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Aroostook County, ME employs 28.9k people. The largest industries in Aroostook County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,599 people), Retail Trade (3,407 people), and Manufacturing (2,729 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($60,139), Wholesale Trade ($52,171), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,228).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

28.9k

2021 Value

± 1,014

−0.827%

1 Year decline

± 4.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Aroostook County, ME declined at a rate of −0.827%, from 29.1k employees to 28.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aroostook County, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,725 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,658 people), and Management Occupations (2,468 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aroostook County, 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

28.9k

2021 Value

± 1,014

−0.827%

1 Year decline

± 4.85%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Aroostook County, ME declined at a rate of −0.827%, from 29.1k employees to 28.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aroostook County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,599 people), Retail Trade (3,407 people), and Manufacturing (2,729 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aroostook County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Aroostook County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,957

Median earning men ± $1,976

$30,309

Median earning women ± $977

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,212), Wholesale Trade ($55,676), and Public Administration ($55,530).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($43,315), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,776), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,753).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

651
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
385
Retail Trade
376
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$485k
Manufacturing
$422k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$146k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Mixed freight
$5.2B
Meat/seafood
$3.92B
Gasoline
$3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Maine

$93.4B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

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 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Aroostook County, ME went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%), followed by Other (2.08%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.08%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Aroostook County, ME went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.5%), followed by Other (2.08%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Aroostook County, ME 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
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

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 2021, universities in Aroostook County, ME awarded 610 degrees. The student population of Aroostook County, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,311 male students and 2,392 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aroostook County, ME are White (489 and 84.2%), followed by Unknown (28 and 4.82%), Two or More Races (19 and 3.27%), and Hispanic or Latino (18 and 3.1%).

The largest universities in Aroostook County, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine at Fort Kent (244 and 40%), University of Maine at Presque Isle (209 and 34.3%), and Northern Maine Community College (157 and 25.7%).

The most popular majors in Aroostook County, ME are Nursing School (180 and 29.5%), General Business (67 and 11%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (51 and 8.36%).

The median tuition cost in Aroostook County, ME for a public four year colleges is $7,350 for in-state students and $11,760 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Aroostook County, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,703 (35.4% men and 64.6% 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 2021 there were 3,703 students enrolled in Aroostook County, ME, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,865 records, of which 66.9% were women and 33.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing School
180 degrees awarded
General Business
66 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
32 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Aroostook County, ME was Nursing School with 180 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maine at Fort Kent
244 degrees awarded
University of Maine at Presque Isle
209 degrees awarded
Northern Maine Community College
157 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine at Fort Kent with 244 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aroostook County, ME, which is 0.51 times less than the 404 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 489 degrees mean that there were 17.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 28 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 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

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 Aroostook County, ME was $108,900 in 2021, which is 0.445 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $102,600 to $108,900, a 6.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Aroostook County, ME is 73.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Aroostook County, ME have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aroostook County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Aroostook County, ME is $47,278. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Aroostook County, ME was Census Tract 9511 with a value of $69,750, followed by Census Tract 9519 and Census Tract 9525, with respective values of $60,170 and $58,036.

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Aroostook County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.02%.

Housing

Property

$108,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,878

$21,179

Median Property Taxes

±$795

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 Aroostook County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Aroostook County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.2% of the housing units in Aroostook County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Aroostook County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9511
Census Tract 9519
Census Tract 9525

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Aroostook County, ME was Census Tract 9511 with a value of $69,750, followed by Census Tract 9519 and Census Tract 9525, with respective values of $60,170 and $58,036.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Aroostook County, 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.

$47,278

Median Household Income

± $1,639

28.9k

Number of Households

± 951

In 2021, the median household income of the 28.9k households in Aroostook County, ME grew to $47,278 from the previous year's value of $43,791.

The following chart displays the households in Aroostook 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (10.2%)
Worked At Home (5.23%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Aroostook County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.2%) and those who worked at home (5.23%).

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

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aroostook County, ME have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Aroostook County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Aroostook County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.02%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aroostook County, ME (9.47k out of 65.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aroostook County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Aroostook County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 120 in Aroostook County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 48.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.4% of the population of Aroostook County, ME has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 3.24% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Aroostook County, ME see 882 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (907 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1670 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 163 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

882 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Aroostook County, ME

Primary care physicians in Aroostook County, ME see an average of 882 patients per year. This represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (907 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.64%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

23%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

3.24%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aroostook County, ME grew by 2.53% from 8.43% to 8.64%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 57 in Aroostook County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Aroostook County, ME.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.8% in Aroostook County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Aroostook County, ME.

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