Aroostook County, ME
Aroostook County Overview
67,237
TOTAL POPULATION
33,504
MALE POPULATION
33,733
FEMALE POPULATION
99.32
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.68
FEMALES / 100 MALES
48.5
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,001
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,826
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,843
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
25.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
74.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,314
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
30,505
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
53.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Aroostook County Area Codes
Race in Aroostook County
The most populous races in Aroostook County are White / Caucasian (63,058 | 93.8%), Two or more Races (2,049 | 3.0%), and Native / Alaskan (1,072 | 1.6%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 271 | 0.4% |
| Black / African American | 510 | 0.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 30 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 991 | 1.5% |
| Native / Alaskan | 1,072 | 1.6% |
| White / Caucasian | 63,058 | 93.8% |
| Two or more Races | 2,049 | 3.0% |
| Some other Race | 247 | 0.4% |
| Total | 67,237 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Aroostook County
The most populous ancestries reported in Aroostook County are French (14,140 | 21.0%), English (11,565 | 17.2%), Irish (9,004 | 13.4%), French Canadian (6,020 | 8.9%), and American (5,097 | 7.6%), together accounting for 68.1% of all Aroostook County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 14 | 0.0% |
| Albanian | 11 | 0.0% |
| American | 5,097 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 193 | 0.3% |
| Argentinean | 27 | 0.0% |
| Armenian | 15 | 0.0% |
| Australian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Austrian | 33 | 0.1% |
| Belgian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Bhutanese | 155 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 17 | 0.0% |
| Brazilian | 43 | 0.1% |
| British | 316 | 0.5% |
| Burmese | 50 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 557 | 0.8% |
| Cambodian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 953 | 1.4% |
| Celtic | 17 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 57 | 0.1% |
| Central American Indian | 12 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 113 | 0.2% |
| Choctaw | 1 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 8 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 120 | 0.2% |
| Czech | 110 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 11 | 0.0% |
| Danish | 269 | 0.4% |
| Dominican | 49 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 298 | 0.4% |
| Eastern European | 4 | 0.0% |
| English | 11,565 | 17.2% |
| Estonian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopian | 3 | 0.0% |
| European | 499 | 0.7% |
| Finnish | 115 | 0.2% |
| French | 14,140 | 21.0% |
| French American Indian | 43 | 0.1% |
| French Canadian | 6,020 | 8.9% |
| German | 3,289 | 4.9% |
| Greek | 48 | 0.1% |
| Guamanian / Chamorro | 9 | 0.0% |
| Guatemalan | 5 | 0.0% |
| Haitian | 21 | 0.0% |
| Honduran | 36 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 63 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 72 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9,004 | 13.4% |
| Iroquois | 11 | 0.0% |
| Israeli | 1 | 0.0% |
| Italian | 1,729 | 2.6% |
| Jamaican | 16 | 0.0% |
| Kenyan | 40 | 0.1% |
| Korean | 136 | 0.2% |
| Laotian | 7 | 0.0% |
| Latvian | 29 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 59 | 0.1% |
| Lithuanian | 116 | 0.2% |
| Maltese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 285 | 0.4% |
| Moroccan | 122 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian | 71 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 25 | 0.0% |
| New Zealander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Nicaraguan | 5 | 0.0% |
| Nigerian | 78 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 74 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 287 | 0.4% |
| Osage | 12 | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 62 | 0.1% |
| Pennsylvania German | 222 | 0.3% |
| Peruvian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Polish | 691 | 1.0% |
| Portuguese | 124 | 0.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 187 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Russian | 101 | 0.2% |
| Salvadoran | 11 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 200 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 748 | 1.1% |
| Scottish | 2,101 | 3.1% |
| Sioux | 29 | 0.0% |
| Slovak | 18 | 0.0% |
| Slovene | 2 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 40 | 0.1% |
| South American | 40 | 0.1% |
| Spaniard | 42 | 0.1% |
| Spanish | 27 | 0.0% |
| Spanish American | 28 | 0.0% |
| Sri Lankan | 34 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 137 | 0.2% |
| Sudanese | 1 | 0.0% |
| Swedish | 1,303 | 1.9% |
| Swiss | 206 | 0.3% |
| Syrian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Thai | 31 | 0.1% |
| Ukrainian | 15 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 303 | 0.4% |
| Yugoslavian | 2 | 0.0% |
| Yup'ik | 29 | 0.0% | View All 99 Rows |
Immigrants in Aroostook County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aroostook County came from Canada (1,954 | 2.9%), Asia (235 | 0.4%), Latin America (197 | 0.3%), Europe (185 | 0.3%), and Africa (155 | 0.2%), together accounting for 4.1% of all Aroostook County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 155 | 0.2% |
| Argentina | 27 | 0.0% |
| Armenia | 15 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 235 | 0.4% |
| Belarus | 2 | 0.0% |
| Belgium | 3 | 0.0% |
| Brazil | 43 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 1,954 | 2.9% |
| Caribbean | 3 | 0.0% |
| Central America | 90 | 0.1% |
| China | 72 | 0.1% |
| Czechoslovakia | 54 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Africa | 47 | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 107 | 0.2% |
| Eastern Europe | 81 | 0.1% |
| Ecuador | 11 | 0.0% |
| El Salvador | 11 | 0.0% |
| England | 12 | 0.0% |
| Ethiopia | 3 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 185 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 41 | 0.1% |
| Ghana | 5 | 0.0% |
| Guyana | 14 | 0.0% |
| Honduras | 27 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 13 | 0.0% |
| Indonesia | 7 | 0.0% |
| Italy | 7 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 3 | 0.0% |
| Japan | 7 | 0.0% |
| Kenya | 3 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 28 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 197 | 0.3% |
| Lebanon | 7 | 0.0% |
| Mexico | 50 | 0.1% |
| Morocco | 57 | 0.1% |
| Nepal | 6 | 0.0% |
| Nicaragua | 2 | 0.0% |
| Nigeria | 44 | 0.1% |
| Northern Africa | 57 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 30 | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 13 | 0.0% |
| Peru | 9 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 69 | 0.1% |
| Poland | 13 | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6 | 0.0% |
| Russia | 10 | 0.0% |
| Somalia | 40 | 0.1% |
| South Africa | 2 | 0.0% |
| South America | 104 | 0.2% |
| South Central Asia | 6 | 0.0% |
| South Eastern Asia | 100 | 0.2% |
| Southern Europe | 28 | 0.0% |
| Spain | 15 | 0.0% |
| Sweden | 6 | 0.0% |
| Taiwan | 18 | 0.0% |
| Thailand | 16 | 0.0% |
| Ukraine | 2 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 8 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 49 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 22 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 44 | 0.1% | View All 61 Rows |
Sex and Age in Aroostook County
Sex and Age in Aroostook County
The most populous age groups in Aroostook County are 60 to 64 Years (2,947 | 8.8%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (2,826 | 8.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,674 (5.0%) | 1,556 (4.6%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 1,617 (4.8%) | 1,688 (5.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 1,898 (5.7%) | 1,733 (5.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 1,972 (5.9%) | 1,651 (4.9%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 1,698 (5.1%) | 1,520 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 1,734 (5.2%) | 1,592 (4.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 1,657 (5.0%) | 1,675 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 1,810 (5.4%) | 1,671 (5.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 1,705 (5.1%) | 1,877 (5.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 1,998 (6.0%) | 2,022 (6.0%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 2,382 (7.1%) | 2,286 (6.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 2,600 (7.8%) | 2,601 (7.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,947 (8.8%) | 2,826 (8.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 2,734 (8.2%) | 2,577 (7.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 2,051 (6.1%) | 2,315 (6.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 1,323 (4.0%) | 1,218 (3.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 819 (2.4%) | 1,262 (3.7%) |
| 85 Years and over | 885 (2.6%) | 1,663 (4.9%) |
| Total | 33,504 (100.0%) | 33,733 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Aroostook County
Median Family Size in Aroostook County
The median family size in Aroostook County is 2.82 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,264 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,569 | 8.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 13,781 (78.2%) | 2.83 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,569 (8.9%) | 2.66 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,264 (12.9%) | 2.88 |
| Total Families | 17,614 (100.0%) | 2.82 |
Median Household Size in Aroostook County
The median household size in Aroostook County is 2.23 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,264 | 7.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.15 persons per household. non-family households (11,623 | 39.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 13,781 (47.1%) | 2.87 |
| Single Male/Father | 1,569 (5.4%) | 2.89 |
| Single Female/Mother | 2,264 (7.7%) | 3.15 |
| Non-family | 11,623 (39.8%) | 1.20 |
| Total Households | 29,237 (100.0%) | 2.23 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Aroostook County
Out of a total of 29,237 households in Aroostook County, 17,614 (60.3%) are family households, while 11,623 (39.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,880, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 10,011.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 10,011 (34.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 9,880 (33.8%) | 1,367 (4.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 3,339 (11.4%) | 144 (0.5%) |
| 4-Person Households | 2,690 (9.2%) | 96 (0.3%) |
| 5-Person Households | 1,039 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 369 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 297 (1.0%) | 5 (0.0%) |
| Total | 17,614 (60.3%) | 11,623 (39.8%) |
Female Fertility in Aroostook County
Fertility by Age in Aroostook County
Average fertility rate in Aroostook County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 123.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 1 (0.1%) | 1.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 590 (79.6%) | 123.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 150 (20.2%) | 25.0 |
| Total | 741 (100.0%) | 60.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aroostook County
60.7% of women with births (741) in Aroostook County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 30.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 345 (58.5%) | 245 (41.5%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 105 (70.0%) | 45 (30.0%) |
| Total | 450 (60.7%) | 291 (39.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Aroostook County
Average fertility rate in Aroostook County is 60.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 72.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 33.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 119 (16.1%) | 72.0 |
| High School Diploma | 248 (33.5%) | 71.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 236 (31.9%) | 59.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 85 (11.5%) | 34.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 53 (7.1%) | 66.0 |
| Total | 741 (100.0%) | 60.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aroostook County
39.3% of women with births in Aroostook County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 92.4% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 49.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 70 (58.8%) | 49 (41.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 144 (58.1%) | 104 (41.9%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 120 (50.8%) | 116 (49.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 67 (78.8%) | 18 (21.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 49 (92.4%) | 4 (7.5%) |
| Total | 450 (60.7%) | 291 (39.3%) |
Income in Aroostook County
Income Overview in Aroostook County
Per Capita Income in Aroostook County is $31,001, while median incomes of families and households are $68,826 and $50,843 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 67,237 | $31,001 |
| Median Family Income | 17,614 | $68,826 |
| Mean Family Income | 17,614 | $83,578 |
| Median Household Income | 29,237 | $50,843 |
| Mean Household Income | 29,237 | $68,346 |
| Income Deficit | 17,614 | $10,314 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 67,237 | 25.70% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 67,237 | 74.30¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 67,237 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Aroostook County
Average Earnings in Aroostook County are $37,168, $42,927 for men and $31,895 for women, a difference of 25.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 17,039 (53.4%) | $42,927 |
| Female | 14,844 (46.6%) | $31,895 |
| Total | 31,883 (100.0%) | $37,168 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aroostook County
The most common earnings brackets in Aroostook County are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (1,828 | 10.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (1,410 | 9.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 776 (4.5%) | 940 (6.3%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 389 (2.3%) | 669 (4.5%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 600 (3.5%) | 560 (3.8%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 407 (2.4%) | 410 (2.8%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 501 (2.9%) | 647 (4.4%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 249 (1.5%) | 276 (1.9%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 364 (2.1%) | 590 (4.0%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 299 (1.8%) | 408 (2.8%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 438 (2.6%) | 492 (3.3%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 678 (4.0%) | 566 (3.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 1,109 (6.5%) | 1,410 (9.5%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 998 (5.9%) | 1,308 (8.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 1,083 (6.4%) | 1,040 (7.0%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 956 (5.6%) | 1,188 (8.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 1,215 (7.1%) | 712 (4.8%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 746 (4.4%) | 847 (5.7%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 1,828 (10.7%) | 1,050 (7.1%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 986 (5.8%) | 714 (4.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,724 (10.1%) | 658 (4.4%) |
| $100,000+ | 1,693 (9.9%) | 359 (2.4%) |
| Total | 17,039 (100.0%) | 14,844 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aroostook County
Average earnings in Aroostook County are $47,374 for men and $34,964 for women, a difference of 26.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $88,464, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $29,101. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,198, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $15,578.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $29,101 | $15,578 |
| High School Diploma | $39,029 | $28,304 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $47,964 | $33,535 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,433 | $48,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,464 | $56,198 |
| Total | $47,374 | $34,964 |
Family Income in Aroostook County
Family Income Brackets in Aroostook County
According to the Aroostook County family income data, there are 3,822 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 458 families (2.6%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 493 | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 458 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 934 | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,568 | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,554 | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,822 | 21.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,765 | 15.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,153 | 17.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,074 | 6.1% |
| $200,000+ | 793 | 4.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aroostook County
5-person families (980 | 5.6%) account for the highest median family income in Aroostook County with $100,050 per family, while 2-person families (10,415 | 59.1%) have the highest median income of $30,868 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 10,415 (59.1%) | $61,736 |
| 3-Person Families | 3,202 (18.2%) | $71,232 |
| 4-Person Families | 2,490 (14.1%) | $99,900 |
| 5-Person Families | 980 (5.6%) | $100,050 |
| 6-Person Families | 250 (1.4%) | $75,682 |
| 7+ Person Families | 277 (1.6%) | $72,917 |
| Total | 17,614 (100.0%) | $68,826 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Aroostook County
The median family income in Aroostook County is $68,826, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,668) having the highest median family income of $113,242, while families with no earners (4,099) have the lowest median family income of $38,125, accounting for 9.5% and 23.3% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 4,099 (23.3%) | $38,125 |
| 1 Earner | 5,667 (32.2%) | $53,964 |
| 2 Earners | 6,180 (35.1%) | $93,990 |
| 3+ Earners | 1,668 (9.5%) | $113,242 |
| Total | 17,614 (100.0%) | $68,826 |
Household Income in Aroostook County
Household Income Brackets in Aroostook County
With 5,292 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Aroostook County, accounting for 18.1% of all households. In contrast, only 936 households (3.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 1,637 | 5.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,397 | 8.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,216 | 11.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,982 | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4,181 | 14.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5,292 | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,567 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,830 | 13.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,199 | 4.1% |
| $200,000+ | 936 | 3.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Aroostook County
The median household income in Aroostook County is $50,843, with the highest median household income of $66,849 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,103 households (38.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,634, with 10,695 households (36.6%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 756 (2.6%) | $42,619 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 6,683 (22.9%) | $64,280 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 11,103 (38.0%) | $66,849 |
| 65+ Years | 10,695 (36.6%) | $33,634 |
| Total | 29,237 (100.0%) | $50,843 |
Poverty in Aroostook County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aroostook County
With 12.5% poverty level for males and 17.4% for females among the residents of Aroostook County, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 484 males (22.4%) and 487 females (25.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 256 (15.9%) | 293 (19.1%) |
| 5 Years | 37 (14.8%) | 64 (16.8%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 484 (22.4%) | 487 (25.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 113 (11.3%) | 211 (20.5%) |
| 15 Years | 10 (4.3%) | 27 (11.3%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 53 (6.0%) | 146 (20.7%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 294 (12.9%) | 442 (23.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 378 (11.3%) | 556 (17.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 492 (14.1%) | 580 (16.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 506 (11.6%) | 536 (12.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 632 (11.5%) | 1,012 (18.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 504 (10.5%) | 536 (11.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 348 (12.2%) | 758 (22.1%) |
| Total | 4,107 (12.5%) | 5,648 (17.4%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aroostook County
According to the poverty statistics in Aroostook County, males aged 15 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.7% of males and 89.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1,355 (84.1%) | 1,238 (80.9%) |
| 5 Years | 213 (85.2%) | 317 (83.2%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 1,674 (77.6%) | 1,443 (74.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 885 (88.7%) | 817 (79.5%) |
| 15 Years | 222 (95.7%) | 213 (88.7%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 830 (94.0%) | 558 (79.3%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 1,986 (87.1%) | 1,476 (77.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 2,970 (88.7%) | 2,685 (82.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,002 (85.9%) | 2,956 (83.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 3,874 (88.4%) | 3,764 (87.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 4,853 (88.5%) | 4,382 (81.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 4,281 (89.5%) | 4,330 (89.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,499 (87.8%) | 2,676 (77.9%) |
| Total | 28,644 (87.5%) | 26,855 (82.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aroostook County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aroostook County show that 5.5% or 759 of the total 13,781 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 32.4%, comprising of 60 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 4.5%, which includes 140 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 9,203 (95.2%) | 465 (4.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 2,962 (95.5%) | 140 (4.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 732 (88.6%) | 94 (11.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 125 (67.6%) | 60 (32.4%) |
| Total | 13,022 (94.5%) | 759 (5.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aroostook County
According to the poverty data in Aroostook County, 11.2% or 176 single-father households and 26.6% or 602 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 37 (6.4%) | 76 (10.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 121 (12.9%) | 356 (28.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 13 (31.7%) | 166 (61.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 5 (100.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| Total | 176 (11.2%) | 602 (26.6%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aroostook County
The poverty data for Aroostook County shows that 759 of the married-couple family households (5.5%) and 778 of the single-parent households (20.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (32.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 465 (4.8%) | 113 (8.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 140 (4.5%) | 477 (21.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 94 (11.4%) | 179 (57.4%) |
| 5 or more Children | 60 (32.4%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| Total | 759 (5.5%) | 778 (20.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Aroostook County
Employment by Class of Employer in Aroostook County
Among the 28,276 employed individuals in Aroostook County, private company employees (16,013 | 56.6%), not-for-profit organizations (3,781 | 13.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (2,163 | 7.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 16,013 | 56.6% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 1,036 | 3.7% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 2,163 | 7.6% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 3,781 | 13.4% |
| Local Government Employees | 2,144 | 7.6% |
| State Government Employees | 1,463 | 5.2% |
| Federal Government Employees | 1,610 | 5.7% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 66 | 0.2% |
| Total | 28,276 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Aroostook County
According to the labor force statistics for Aroostook County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (56,595), 53.9% or 30,505 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 1,769 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 83.7% or 2,784 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.6% or 284 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 1,526 (48.5%) | 284 (18.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 2,394 (74.4%) | 275 (11.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 2,784 (83.7%) | 164 (5.9%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 2,682 (80.5%) | 153 (5.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 5,573 (78.9%) | 396 (7.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 6,811 (78.4%) | 245 (3.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 3,459 (66.5%) | 93 (2.7%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 2,881 (49.9%) | 98 (3.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,177 (22.5%) | 33 (1.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 201 (2.8%) | 8 (4.0%) |
| Total | 30,505 (53.9%) | 1,769 (5.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aroostook County
According to labor force statistics for Aroostook County, 72.5% of individuals (24,203) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (33,383) are in the labor force, with 4.8% or 1,162 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.2% or 7,007 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 21.8% or 232 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 1,065 (49.3%) | 471 (21.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 8,221 (66.9%) | 848 (6.9%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 7,902 (72.5%) | 283 (2.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 7,007 (87.2%) | 177 (2.2%) |
| Total | 24,203 (72.5%) | 1,602 (4.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Aroostook County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aroostook County are Community & Social Service (3,074 | 10.7%), Management (2,549 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (1,767 | 6.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,745 | 6.1%), and Business & Financial (1,426 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aroostook County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (70.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (69.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (78.1%), Education, Arts & Media (77.5%), and Community & Social Service (74.1%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 1,580 (62.0%) | 969 (38.0%) |
| Business & Financial | 565 (39.6%) | 861 (60.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 589 (70.3%) | 249 (29.7%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 229 (69.4%) | 101 (30.6%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 222 (89.9%) | 25 (10.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 138 (52.9%) | 123 (47.1%) |
| Community & Social Service | 797 (25.9%) | 2,277 (74.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 190 (22.5%) | 653 (77.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 104 (53.6%) | 90 (46.4%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 387 (21.9%) | 1,380 (78.1%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 116 (43.0%) | 154 (57.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 488 (28.0%) | 1,257 (72.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 346 (28.9%) | 853 (71.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 4,019 (41.7%) | 5,613 (58.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 15,315 (53.3%) | 13,404 (46.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Aroostook County are Healthcare Support (1,518 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,311 | 4.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (848 | 2.9%), Personal Care & Service (639 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (486 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Aroostook County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.2%), Security & Protection (90.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (84.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (91.0%), Personal Care & Service (85.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (65.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 137 (9.0%) | 1,381 (91.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 440 (90.5%) | 46 (9.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 86 (84.3%) | 16 (15.7%) |
| Law Enforcement | 354 (92.2%) | 30 (7.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 448 (34.2%) | 863 (65.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 473 (55.8%) | 375 (44.2%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 94 (14.7%) | 545 (85.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 1,592 (33.2%) | 3,210 (66.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 15,315 (53.3%) | 13,404 (46.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aroostook County are Office & Administration (3,487 | 12.1%), and Sales & Related (2,591 | 9.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 1,379 (53.2%) | 1,212 (46.8%) |
| Office & Administration | 980 (28.1%) | 2,507 (71.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 2,359 (38.8%) | 3,719 (61.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 15,315 (53.3%) | 13,404 (46.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aroostook County are Construction & Extraction (1,608 | 5.6%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (1,137 | 4.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,134 | 4.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 1,058 (93.0%) | 79 (7.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 1,574 (97.9%) | 34 (2.1%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,123 (99.0%) | 11 (1.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,755 (96.8%) | 124 (3.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 15,315 (53.3%) | 13,404 (46.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aroostook County are Transportation (1,598 | 5.6%), Production (1,591 | 5.5%), and Material Moving (1,139 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 1,221 (76.7%) | 370 (23.3%) |
| Transportation | 1,398 (87.5%) | 200 (12.5%) |
| Material Moving | 971 (85.3%) | 168 (14.7%) |
| Total (Category) | 3,590 (83.0%) | 738 (17.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 15,315 (53.3%) | 13,404 (46.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Aroostook County
Employment Industries in Aroostook County
The major employment industries in Aroostook County include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,512 | 19.2%), Retail Trade (3,470 | 12.1%), Educational Services (2,774 | 9.7%), Manufacturing (2,551 | 8.9%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (1,918 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Aroostook County
The Aroostook County industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (96.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.1%), Educational Services (70.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (63.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 1,766 (92.1%) | 152 (7.9%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 1,831 (96.0%) | 76 (4.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 2,052 (80.4%) | 499 (19.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 283 (76.7%) | 86 (23.3%) |
| Retail Trade | 1,847 (53.2%) | 1,623 (46.8%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1,432 (82.1%) | 313 (17.9%) |
| Utilities | 255 (83.6%) | 50 (16.4%) |
| Information | 149 (37.6%) | 247 (62.4%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 473 (37.4%) | 793 (62.6%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 166 (64.3%) | 92 (35.7%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 505 (51.8%) | 470 (48.2%) |
| Enterprise Management | 14 (38.9%) | 22 (61.1%) |
| Administrative & Support | 330 (46.0%) | 388 (54.0%) |
| Educational Services | 807 (29.1%) | 1,967 (70.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,263 (22.9%) | 4,249 (77.1%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 100 (49.3%) | 103 (50.7%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 522 (36.1%) | 922 (63.8%) |
| Public Administration | 945 (52.5%) | 855 (47.5%) |
| Total | 15,315 (53.3%) | 13,404 (46.7%) |
Education in Aroostook County
School Enrollment in Aroostook County
The most common levels of schooling among the 12,365 students in Aroostook County are high school (2,805 | 22.7%), middle school (2,778 | 22.5%), and elementary school (2,714 | 22.0%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 647 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 714 | 5.8% |
| Elementary School | 2,714 | 22.0% |
| Middle School | 2,778 | 22.5% |
| High School | 2,805 | 22.7% |
| College / Undergraduate | 2,273 | 18.4% |
| Graduate / Professional | 434 | 3.5% |
| Total | 12,365 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aroostook County
Out of a total of 12,365 students who are enrolled in schools in Aroostook County, 1,879 (15.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 10,486 (84.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 172 (31.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,944 (92.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 380 (68.8%) | 172 (31.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 2,702 (87.5%) | 386 (12.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 3,001 (85.3%) | 519 (14.7%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 1,944 (92.7%) | 153 (7.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 771 (77.5%) | 224 (22.5%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 617 (80.8%) | 147 (19.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 406 (80.7%) | 97 (19.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 665 (78.6%) | 181 (21.4%) |
| Total | 10,486 (84.8%) | 1,879 (15.2%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aroostook County
Business (2,179 | 18.9%), education (2,062 | 17.9%), science & technology (1,413 | 12.3%), arts & humanities (1,175 | 10.2%), and bio, nature & agricultural (937 | 8.1%) are the most common fields of study among 11,525 individuals in Aroostook County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 263 | 2.3% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 937 | 8.1% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 167 | 1.5% |
| Psychology | 419 | 3.6% |
| Social Sciences | 652 | 5.7% |
| Engineering | 277 | 2.4% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 335 | 2.9% |
| Science & Technology | 1,413 | 12.3% |
| Business | 2,179 | 18.9% |
| Education | 2,062 | 17.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 404 | 3.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 717 | 6.2% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 394 | 3.4% |
| Communications | 131 | 1.1% |
| Arts & Humanities | 1,175 | 10.2% |
| Total | 11,525 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Aroostook County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aroostook County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aroostook County are males with 2 vehicles (7,224, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,025, making up 55.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 421 (2.8%) | 297 (2.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 2,426 (16.1%) | 2,541 (19.6%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 7,224 (48.0%) | 6,025 (46.5%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 3,477 (23.1%) | 2,639 (20.4%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 1,136 (7.5%) | 1,046 (8.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 371 (2.5%) | 412 (3.2%) |
| Total | 15,055 (100.0%) | 12,960 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Aroostook County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aroostook County are 5 to 9 minutes (5,508 commuters, 20.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (5,082 commuters, 19.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (3,916 commuters, 14.9%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 2,669 | 10.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 5,508 | 20.9% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 5,082 | 19.3% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 3,916 | 14.9% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 2,750 | 10.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 1,093 | 4.2% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 2,460 | 9.3% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 251 | 0.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 418 | 1.6% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 636 | 2.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 944 | 3.6% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 575 | 2.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Aroostook County
The most common commute times in Aroostook County are 5 to 9 minutes (2,889 commuters, 20.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (2,619 commuters, 21.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 1,388 (9.7%) | 1,281 (10.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 2,889 (20.2%) | 2,619 (21.8%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 2,855 (20.0%) | 2,227 (18.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 2,170 (15.2%) | 1,746 (14.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 1,281 (8.9%) | 1,469 (12.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 553 (3.9%) | 540 (4.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 1,388 (9.7%) | 1,072 (8.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 161 (1.1%) | 90 (0.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 249 (1.7%) | 169 (1.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 350 (2.5%) | 286 (2.4%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 667 (4.7%) | 277 (2.3%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 361 (2.5%) | 214 (1.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aroostook County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Aroostook County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (2,117, 14.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,457, 20.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,377 (9.6%) | 441 (3.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 967 (6.8%) | 321 (2.7%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,230 (8.6%) | 534 (4.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 1,860 (13.0%) | 1,195 (10.0%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,029 (14.2%) | 1,079 (9.0%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 2,117 (14.8%) | 2,418 (20.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 1,423 (9.9%) | 2,457 (20.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 918 (6.4%) | 987 (8.2%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 376 (2.6%) | 401 (3.3%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 341 (2.4%) | 538 (4.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 109 (0.8%) | 116 (1.0%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 103 (0.7%) | 134 (1.1%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 687 (4.8%) | 727 (6.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 775 (5.4%) | 642 (5.3%) |
| Total | 14,312 (100.0%) | 11,990 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Aroostook County
Occupancy by Ownership in Aroostook County
Of the total 29,237 dwellings in Aroostook County, owner-occupied units account for 21,495 (73.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,742 (26.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 21,495 | 73.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 7,742 | 26.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 29,237 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Aroostook County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 10,011 | 34.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 11,247 | 38.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 3,483 | 11.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 4,496 | 15.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 29,237 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aroostook County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 5,619 (56.1%) | 4,392 (43.9%) |
| 2-Person Household | 9,498 (84.5%) | 1,749 (15.5%) |
| 3-Person Household | 2,701 (77.5%) | 782 (22.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 3,677 (81.8%) | 819 (18.2%) |
| Total Housing Units | 21,495 (73.5%) | 7,742 (26.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aroostook County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 1,524 (61.0%) | 974 (39.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 7,304 (70.5%) | 3,062 (29.5%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 7,058 (72.4%) | 2,690 (27.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 5,609 (84.7%) | 1,016 (15.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aroostook County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 3,830 | 13.1% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 3,609 | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 4,828 | 16.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 6,275 | 21.5% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 6,166 | 21.1% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 3,057 | 10.5% |
| 85 Years and Over | 1,472 | 5.0% |
| Total | 29,237 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Aroostook County
Median Income by Occupancy in Aroostook County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 21,495 (73.5%) | $63,427 |
| Renter-Occupied | 7,742 (26.5%) | $26,678 |
| Average | 29,237 (100.0%) | $50,843 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aroostook County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 442 (2.1%) | 548 (7.1%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 337 (1.6%) | 322 (4.2%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 909 (4.2%) | 1,481 (19.1%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 806 (3.7%) | 831 (10.7%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 1,046 (4.9%) | 546 (7.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,923 (8.9%) | 1,047 (13.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 2,936 (13.7%) | 1,231 (15.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 4,282 (19.9%) | 1,007 (13.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 3,205 (14.9%) | 359 (4.6%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,543 (16.5%) | 284 (3.7%) |
| $150,000 or more | 2,066 (9.6%) | 86 (1.1%) |
| Total | 21,495 (100.0%) | 7,742 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aroostook County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 2,358 (11.0%) | 868 (11.2%) |
| $300 to $499 | 4,694 (21.8%) | 1,248 (16.1%) |
| $500 to $799 | 5,015 (23.3%) | 2,541 (32.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 2,606 (12.1%) | 1,294 (16.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 4,103 (19.1%) | 937 (12.1%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 1,668 (7.8%) | 183 (2.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 644 (3.0%) | 10 (0.1%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 192 (0.9%) | 12 (0.2%) |
| $3,000 or more | 215 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 21,495 (100.0%) | 7,742 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Aroostook County
Housing Structures in Aroostook County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 20,952 | 71.7% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 240 | 0.8% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 1,235 | 4.2% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 2,020 | 6.9% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 808 | 2.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 1,329 | 4.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,653 | 9.1% |
| Total | 29,237 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aroostook County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 18,838 (89.9%) | 2,114 (10.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 135 (56.2%) | 105 (43.8%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 238 (19.3%) | 997 (80.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 82 (4.1%) | 1,938 (95.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 21 (2.6%) | 787 (97.4%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 20 (1.5%) | 1,309 (98.5%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 2,161 (81.5%) | 492 (18.5%) |
| Total | 21,495 (73.5%) | 7,742 (26.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aroostook County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 115 (0.5%) | 432 (5.6%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 689 (3.2%) | 2,186 (28.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 7,064 (32.9%) | 3,439 (44.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 7,624 (35.5%) | 1,169 (15.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 6,003 (27.9%) | 516 (6.7%) |
| Total | 21,495 (100.0%) | 7,742 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aroostook County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 79 (0.4%) | 83 (1.1%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 744 (3.5%) | 305 (3.9%) |
| Electricity | 1,055 (4.9%) | 1,744 (22.5%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 15,670 (72.9%) | 4,802 (62.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 196 (0.9%) | 163 (2.1%) |
| All other Fuels | 3,716 (17.3%) | 573 (7.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 35 (0.2%) | 72 (0.9%) |
| Total | 21,495 (100.0%) | 7,742 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Aroostook County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 574 (2.7%) | 1,936 (25.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 6,217 (28.9%) | 3,961 (51.2%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 9,742 (45.3%) | 1,518 (19.6%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 4,962 (23.1%) | 327 (4.2%) |
| Total | 21,495 (100.0%) | 7,742 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Aroostook County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aroostook County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 10,827 | 10,668 |
| Median Property Value | $108,000 | $141,900 |
| Median Household Income | $49,083 | $1,250 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $433 | $167 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,393 | $120 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aroostook County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 1,748 (16.1%) | 617 (5.8%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 3,287 (30.4%) | 2,665 (25.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 4,894 (45.2%) | 6,548 (61.4%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 623 (5.8%) | 699 (6.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 181 (1.7%) | 50 (0.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 45 (0.4%) | 43 (0.4%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 49 (0.4%) | 46 (0.4%) |
| Total | 10,827 (100.0%) | 10,668 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aroostook County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 604 (5.6%) | 577 (5.4%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 1,894 (17.5%) | 175 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,341 (12.4%) | 867 (8.1%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,649 (15.2%) | 582 (5.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,222 (20.5%) | 1,287 (12.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,259 (11.6%) | 2,060 (19.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,042 (9.6%) | 1,946 (18.2%) |
| $150,000 or more | 816 (7.5%) | 2,501 (23.4%) |
| Total | 10,827 (100.0%) | 10,668 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aroostook County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 4,513 (41.7%) | 78,883 (739.4%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 2,230 (20.6%) | 5,940 (55.7%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 1,140 (10.5%) | 2,201 (20.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 2,830 (26.1%) | 965 (9.0%) |
| Total | 10,827 (100.0%) | 10,668 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aroostook County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 2,526 (23.3%) | 43 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 3,291 (30.4%) | 1,182 (11.1%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 4,806 (44.4%) | 3,155 (29.6%) |
| Total | 10,827 (100.0%) | 10,668 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Aroostook County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aroostook County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 3,553 (91.8%) | 316 (8.2%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 8,472 (91.4%) | 798 (8.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 3,601 (81.0%) | 847 (19.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 4,846 (81.3%) | 1,117 (18.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 6,068 (86.3%) | 962 (13.7%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 7,761 (89.5%) | 911 (10.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 10,041 (92.3%) | 838 (7.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,623 (99.7%) | 28 (0.3%) |
| 75 Years and older | 6,279 (100.0%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| Total | 60,244 (91.2%) | 5,819 (8.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aroostook County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 3,553 (91.8%) | 316 (8.2%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 8,472 (91.4%) | 798 (8.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 3,601 (81.0%) | 847 (19.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aroostook County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 9,345 (91.7%) | 840 (8.3%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 13,737 (91.0%) | 1,362 (9.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11,170 (90.6%) | 1,163 (9.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7,828 (87.8%) | 1,087 (12.2%) |
| $100,000 and over | 17,304 (93.1%) | 1,275 (6.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aroostook County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 1,953 (50.5%) | 1,808 (46.7%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 4,163 (44.9%) | 4,609 (49.7%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 1,080 (24.3%) | 2,693 (60.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 1,835 (30.8%) | 3,254 (54.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 2,091 (29.7%) | 4,275 (60.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,876 (21.6%) | 6,246 (72.0%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 3,688 (33.9%) | 7,227 (66.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 9,234 (95.7%) | 5,343 (55.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 6,241 (99.4%) | 3,359 (53.5%) |
| Total | 32,161 (48.7%) | 38,814 (58.8%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aroostook County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 320 (6.8%) | 269 (6.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 692 (11.9%) | 582 (10.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 2,972 (22.3%) | 2,954 (22.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,679 (35.1%) | 1,207 (24.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,552 (54.5%) | 1,983 (57.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aroostook County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 2 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 32 (0.7%) | 35 (0.8%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 177 (3.0%) | 42 (0.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 961 (7.2%) | 461 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 983 (20.5%) | 432 (8.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 1,081 (38.0%) | 875 (25.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 31 (0.7%) | 26 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 74 (1.3%) | 64 (1.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 541 (4.1%) | 471 (3.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 212 (4.4%) | 209 (4.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 264 (9.3%) | 358 (10.4%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 297 (6.3%) | 225 (5.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 478 (8.2%) | 462 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,421 (10.6%) | 1,233 (9.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 437 (9.1%) | 241 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 354 (12.4%) | 499 (14.5%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 33 (0.7%) | 6 (0.1%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 96 (1.7%) | 136 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 1,347 (10.1%) | 1,799 (13.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 689 (14.4%) | 798 (16.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 860 (30.2%) | 1,284 (37.4%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 38 (0.8%) | 25 (0.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 72 (1.2%) | 24 (0.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 544 (4.1%) | 521 (3.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 195 (4.1%) | 267 (5.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 366 (12.9%) | 476 (13.9%) |
Technology Access in Aroostook County
Computing Device Access in Aroostook County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 20,557 | 70.3% |
| Smartphone | 21,049 | 72.0% |
| Tablet | 16,296 | 55.7% |
| No Computing Device | 3,643 | 12.5% |
| Total | 29,237 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Aroostook County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 213 | 0.7% |
| Broadband Home | 18,601 | 63.6% |
| Cellular Data Only | 2,445 | 8.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 1,738 | 5.9% |
| No Internet | 6,405 | 21.9% |
| Total | 29,237 | 100.0% |
Aroostook County Summary
Aroostook County, Maine is the largest county in the state of Maine, covering an area of 6,828 square miles. It is located in the northernmost part of the state, bordering the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. The county is home to a population of 71,870 people, as of the 2010 census.
Aroostook County was established in 1839, and is named after the Aroostook River, which flows through the county. The county seat is Houlton, and the largest city is Presque Isle.
Geography
Aroostook County is located in the northernmost part of Maine, and is bordered by the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Quebec. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the St. John Valley and the Aroostook Valley. The St. John Valley is located in the western part of the county, and is characterized by rolling hills and valleys. The Aroostook Valley is located in the eastern part of the county, and is characterized by flat, open terrain.
The county is home to several rivers, including the Aroostook, St. John, and Fish Rivers. The county is also home to several lakes, including Eagle Lake, Long Lake, and Square Lake.
The county is home to several state parks, including Aroostook State Park, Big Rock Mountain State Park, and Presque Isle State Park.
Economy
Aroostook County is home to a diverse economy. The county is home to several large employers, including the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Medical Center, and the Aroostook County Courthouse.
The county is also home to several agricultural operations, including potato farms, dairy farms, and blueberry farms. The county is also home to several lumber mills, and is a major producer of wood products.
The county is home to several manufacturing operations, including paper mills, food processing plants, and furniture factories. The county is also home to several retail stores, including Walmart, Target, and Kmart.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Aroostook County had a population of 71,870 people. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the county was $19,945. About 14.3% of families and 18.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Aroostook County, Maine is the largest county in the state, covering an area of 6,828 square miles. It is home to a population of 71,870 people, as of the 2010 census. The county is divided into two distinct regions: the St. John Valley and the Aroostook Valley. The county is home to a diverse economy, including agricultural operations, lumber mills, manufacturing operations, and retail stores. The racial makeup of the county is 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. The median income for a household in the county was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Aroostook County is a unique and diverse region of Maine, with a rich history and culture.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Aroostook County?
Total Population of Aroostook County is 67,237.
What is the Total Male Population of Aroostook County?
Total Male Population of Aroostook County is 33,504.
What is the Total Female Population of Aroostook County?
Total Female Population of Aroostook County is 33,733.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aroostook County?
There are 99.32 Males per 100 Females in Aroostook County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aroostook County?
There are 100.68 Females per 100 Males in Aroostook County.
What is the Median Population Age in Aroostook County?
Median Population Age in Aroostook County is 48.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Aroostook County
Average Family Size in Aroostook County is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Aroostook County
Average Household Size in Aroostook County is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Aroostook County?
Per Capita income in Aroostook County is $31,001.
What is the Median Family Income in Aroostook County?
Median Family Income in Aroostook County is $68,826.
What is the Median Household income in Aroostook County?
Median Household Income in Aroostook County is $50,843.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Aroostook County?
Income or Wage Gap in Aroostook County is 25.7%.
Women in Aroostook County earn 74.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Aroostook County?
Family Income Deficit in Aroostook County is $10,314.
Families that are below poverty line in Aroostook County earn $10,314 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Aroostook County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Aroostook County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Aroostook County?
There are 30,505 People in the Labor Forcein in Aroostook County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aroostook County?
53.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Aroostook County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Aroostook County?
Unemployment Rate in Aroostook County is 5.8%.