Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME

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2022 Population

131,417

13.7% 1-year decline

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2022 Median Age

40.8

3.09% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

12.7%

7.39% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$62,732

13.8% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$195,700

24.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,739

13.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME had a population of 131k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $62,732. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined from 152,211 to 131,417, a −13.7% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,125 to $62,732, a 13.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (91.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.01%).

4.65% of the households in Southern Penobscot County 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.

98.4% of the residents in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are University of Maine (2,876 degrees awarded in 2022), Husson University (1,065 degrees), and Eastern Maine Community College (365 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was $195,700, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 2 cars per household.

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

United States Maine

Population & Diversity

Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME is home to a population of 131k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.22% of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents were born outside of the country (4.23k people).

In 2022, there were 30.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.46k 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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are French (Incl. Cajun) (1,719 households), Spanish (1,035 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (364 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

65,866

Women

50.5%

64,491

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 130,357 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 790
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.9k ± 586
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.46k ± 207

1.85%

Hispanic Population

2.44k people

1.85% of the people in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are hispanic (2.44k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
960 ± 758 people
China
357 ± 463 people
Jamaica
265 ± 399 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was Canada, the natal country of 960 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents, followed by China with 357 and Jamaica with 265.

Foreign-Born Population

3.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.23k people

3.01%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.58k people

As of 2022, 3.22% of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME residents (4.23k 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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 3.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

French (Incl. Cajun)
1,719 households (1.37%)
Spanish
1,035 households (0.825%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
364 households (0.29%)

4.65% of the households in Southern Penobscot County 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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was French (Incl. Cajun). 1.37% of the households in Southern Penobscot County 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
2,778 ± 337
Gulf War (2001-)
2,208 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
1,105 ± 198

Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME employs 59.7k people. The largest industries in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,604 people), and Construction (4,055 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($124,889), Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($110,007), and Pharmacies & drug stores ($103,979).

Males in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME have an average income that is 1.1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,869. The income inequality in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,433

Women

49.6%

35,056

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME in 2020 was 69,489 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME.

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Occupations

59.7k

2022 Value

−13.9%

1 Year decline

± −13.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −13.9%, from 69.4k employees to 59.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, are Registered nurses (1,682 people), Customer service representatives (1,529 people), and Cashiers (1,517 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Southern Penobscot County 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

59.7k

2022 Value

−13.9%

1 Year decline

± −13.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined at a rate of −13.9%, from 69.4k employees to 59.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,069 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,604 people), and Construction (4,055 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, though some of these residents may live in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,715

Median earning men ± $1,161

$36,250

Median earning women ± $1,402

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($71,210), Wholesale Trade ($63,925), and Manufacturing ($59,471).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,100), Construction ($54,054), and Public Administration ($48,888).

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 Southern Penobscot County 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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME awarded 4,481 degrees. The student population of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 8,280 male students and 9,792 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are White (3,721 and 86%), followed by Unknown (172 and 3.97%), Two or More Races (128 and 2.96%), and Hispanic or Latino (117 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine (2,876 and 64.2%), Husson University (1,065 and 23.8%), and Eastern Maine Community College (365 and 8.15%).

The most popular majors in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are General Business Administration & Management (359 and 8.01%), Registered Nursing (313 and 6.99%), and Management Science (152 and 3.39%).

The median tuition costs in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME are $20,150 for private four year colleges, and $11,640 and $33,240 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 18,072 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 18,072 students enrolled in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 14,516 records, of which 54.7% were women and 45.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
177 degrees awarded
General Psychology
132 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
201 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was Registered Nursing with 177 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Maine
2,876 degrees awarded
Husson University
1,065 degrees awarded
Eastern Maine Community College
365 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine with 2,876 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,899 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME, which is 0.735 times less than the 2,582 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 3,721 degrees mean that there were 21.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 172 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($997) 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, 0.509% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.301% 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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (25.4k), and Bachelors Degree (17.8k).

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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was $195,700 in 2022, which is 0.694 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $157,100 to $195,700, a 24.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME is $62,732. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Southern Penobscot County 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

$195,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$4,753

$36,282

Median Property Taxes

±$1,266

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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2022

61.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 67.6% of the housing units in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Southern Penobscot County 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 Southern Penobscot County 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 Southern Penobscot County 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.

$62,732

Median Household Income

± $1,868

53.7k

Number of Households

± 1,723

In 2022, the median household income of the 53.7k households in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME grew to $62,732 from the previous year's value of $55,125.

The following chart displays the households in Southern Penobscot County 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

0.437

2022 Wage GINI in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME

0.44

2021 Wage GINI in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME

In 2022, the income inequality in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.76% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (76.6%)
Worked At Home (9.74%)
Carpooled (7.65%)

In 2022, 76.6% of workers in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.74%) and those who carpooled to work (7.65%).

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

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.09% of the workforce in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Southern Penobscot County 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 Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME (16k out of 125k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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

92.4% of the population of Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME has health coverage, with 47.5% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 14.1% on non-group plans, and 2.56% 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 20% under 18 years, 22.7% between 18 and 34 years, 40% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.59%

Uninsured

47.5%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

14.1%

Non-Group

2.56%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Southern Penobscot County PUMA, ME declined by 5.96% from 8.07% to 7.59%.

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