Penobscot County Maine Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Penobscot County Maine area was $56,250 in 2021, the latest figures available. Penobscot County median household income is $8,517 lower than the median Maine household income and $13,467 less than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Penobscot County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Penobscot County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Penobscot County Maine
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| Maine | $64,767 | +0.05% | +7.96% |
| Penobscot County | $56,250 | +0.73% | +10.41% |
Trends in Penobscot County, ME Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Penobscot is $56,250. Real median household income peaked in 2005 at $56,688 and is now $438 (0.77%) lower. From a post peak low of $48,391 in 2014, real median household income for Penobscot has now grown by $7,859 (16.24%).
Real Median Household Income: Penobscot County, Maine, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Penobscot County
| Date | US | Maine | Penobscot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $64,767 | $56,250 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $64,734 | $55,841 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $62,445 | $53,463 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $59,993 | $50,946 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $62,201 | $55,649 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $59,928 | $53,435 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $58,888 | $50,516 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $56,662 | $48,391 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $54,723 | $50,790 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $55,220 | $49,243 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $55,574 | $49,098 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $57,893 | $50,516 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $60,109 | $54,143 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $59,525 | $56,688 |
Penobscot County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Penobscot County was $78,490 in 2021. Compared to the median Maine family income, Penobscot County median family income is $4,352 lower. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Penobscot County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Penobscot County Maine
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| Maine | $82,842 | -0.54% | +6.06% |
| Penobscot County | $78,490 | -1.58% | +15.53% |
Trends in Penobscot County, ME Real Median Family Income since 2005
The current median family income for Penobscot is $78,490. Real median family income peaked in 2020 at $79,753 and is now $1,263 (1.58%) lower.
Real Median Family Income: Penobscot County, Maine, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Penobscot County
| Date | US | Maine | Penobscot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $82,842 | $78,490 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $83,295 | $79,753 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $80,876 | $78,314 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $78,106 | $67,939 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $79,774 | $67,009 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $77,087 | $70,773 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $73,934 | $67,878 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $71,115 | $62,590 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $70,062 | $63,835 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $69,383 | $62,874 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $70,474 | $63,563 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $71,605 | $64,240 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $73,704 | $68,573 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $72,788 | $71,077 |
Penobscot County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Penobscot County was $32,433 in 2021. Compared to the median Maine per capita income, Penobscot County median per capita income is $6,050 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Penobscot County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Penobscot County Maine
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| Maine | $38,483 | +1.34% | +11.13% |
| Penobscot County | $32,433 | -1.13% | +7.90% |
Trends in Penobscot County, ME Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Penobscot is $32,433. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $32,803 and is now $370 (1.13%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Penobscot County, Maine, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Penobscot County
| Date | US | Maine | Penobscot County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $38,483 | $32,433 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $37,975 | $32,803 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $36,114 | $32,052 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $34,629 | $30,057 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $34,360 | $30,294 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $33,424 | $29,700 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $32,520 | $27,356 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $32,051 | $26,892 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $31,023 | $29,018 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $30,761 | $26,759 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $31,150 | $26,302 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $31,224 | $28,677 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $32,718 | $30,089 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $32,830 | $30,454 |
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