Population
2023
13.2% of 148 thousand people
Population poverty in Penobscot County, Maine compared
How does Penobscot County, Maine compare to other Maine and National averages?
Penobscot County, Maine
13.2%
Maine
10.4% (-21% lower than Penobscot County, Maine)
National average
12.5% (-5% lower than Penobscot County, Maine)
Historical Timeline
historical data
2011 - 17.6%
The 2011 17.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 18.1%
The 2012 increase to 18.1% from 2011 represents a 0.5% increase YoY.
2013 - 16.1%
The 2013 decrease to 16.1% from 2012 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2014 - 19%
The 2014 increase to 19% from 2013 represents a 2.9% increase YoY.
2015 - 18%
The 2015 decrease to 18% from 2014 represents a -1.0% decrease YoY.
2016 - 15.3%
The 2016 decrease to 15.3% from 2015 represents a -2.7% decrease YoY.
2017 - 14.6%
The 2017 decrease to 14.6% from 2016 represents a -0.7% decrease YoY.
2018 - 15%
The 2018 increase to 15% from 2017 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2019 - 12.1%
The 2019 decrease to 12.1% from 2018 represents a -2.9% decrease YoY.
2021 - 16%
The 2021 increase to 16% from 2019 represents a 3.9% increase YoY.
2022 - 15.1%
The 2022 decrease to 15.1% from 2021 represents a -0.9% decrease YoY.
2023 - 13.2%
The 2023 decrease to 13.2% from 2022 represents a -1.9% decrease YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Penobscot County, Maine Poverty dataset.