Penobscot County Demographics
A map of Penobscot County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 138,306 | 90.9% |
Multiracial | 6,076 | 4.0% |
Hispanic | 2,715 | 1.8% |
Asian | 1,853 | 1.2% |
Native American/Other | 1,806 | 1.2% |
Black | 1,443 | 0.9% |
Penobscot County, Maine had a population of 152,199 in 2020. It was 90.9% White, 0.9% Black, 1.2% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Penobscot County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Penobscot County is the 3rd most populous county of the 16 counties in Maine.
Penobscot County's White Population
138,306 residents of Penobscot County identify as White, or 90.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Penobscot County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 16 counties in Maine, Penobscot County is ranked #13 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Penobscot County is more White than neighboring Washington County (88.7% White). Penobscot County is less White than neighboring Piscataquis County (92.1% White), Hancock County (92.1% White), Waldo County (93.1% White), and Aroostook County (92.6% White).
Penobscot County's Black Population
1,443 residents of Penobscot County identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Penobscot County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 16 counties in Maine, Penobscot County is ranked #3 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Penobscot County is more Black than neighboring Piscataquis County (0.3% Black), Hancock County (0.6% Black), Waldo County (0.3% Black), Washington County (0.5% Black), and Aroostook County (0.6% Black).
Penobscot County's Asian Population
1,853 residents of Penobscot County identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Penobscot County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 16 counties in Maine, Penobscot County is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Penobscot County is more Asian than neighboring Piscataquis County (0.7% Asian), Hancock County (1% Asian), Waldo County (0.5% Asian), Washington County (0.4% Asian), and Aroostook County (0.6% Asian).
Penobscot County's Hispanic Population
2,715 residents of Penobscot County identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Penobscot County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 16 counties in Maine, Penobscot County is ranked #6 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Penobscot County is more Hispanic than neighboring Piscataquis County (1.6% Hispanic), Hancock County (1.7% Hispanic), Waldo County (1.4% Hispanic), and Aroostook County (1.4% Hispanic). Penobscot County is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (2.1% Hispanic).
Penobscot County's Native American/Other Population
1,806 residents of Penobscot County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Penobscot County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 16 counties in Maine, Penobscot County is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Penobscot County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piscataquis County (1% Native American/Other), Hancock County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Waldo County (0.7% Native American/Other). Penobscot County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (4.7% Native American/Other), and Aroostook County (2% Native American/Other).
Penobscot County's Multiracial Population
6,076 residents of Penobscot County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Penobscot County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 16 counties in Maine, Penobscot County is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Penobscot County is more Multiracial than neighboring Hancock County (3.7% Multiracial), Waldo County (3.9% Multiracial), Washington County (3.5% Multiracial), and Aroostook County (2.8% Multiracial). Penobscot County is less Multiracial than neighboring Piscataquis County (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.