Aroostook County, Maine Demographics 2026

Name: Aroostook County, Maine Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Aroostook County, Maine has a population of 67,058, the 6th most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $56,700 and the median home value is $149,700. The poverty rate is 14.4%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Aroostook County Quick Facts

Population 67,058

Median Household Income $56,700

Median Home Value $149,700

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment Rate 5.3%

Median Age 48.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.4%

High School Graduation 91.1%

Cities/Places 17

Population 67,058 6th of 16

Median Income $56,700 24% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.4%

Unemployment 5.3%

How Aroostook County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	67,227	67,058	-0.3%
Median household income	$54,254	$56,700	+4.5%
Median home value	$131,700	$149,700	+13.7%

Median Household Income

Aroostook

$56,700

$74,733

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Aroostook

$149,700

$296,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 21.7%

$25K-$50K 22.3%

$50K-$100K 30.9%

$100K+ 25.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.2%

$10K-$15K

6.7%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

8.7%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

10.0%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

5.7%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

5.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8%|National: 5.2%

54.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.5%

Renter 25.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $784/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

16.6%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

30.9%

75+

10.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 19 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Aroostook County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Presque Isle	8,736	$55,768	15.5%	$147,200
Caribou	7,382	$53,709	15.5%	$134,100
Houlton	5,082	$59,236	17.4%	$129,600
Madawaska	3,022	$55,666	15.2%	$158,300
Fort Kent	2,398	$50,513	11.9%	$152,900
Van Buren	1,634	$38,851	24.2%	$97,900
Fort Fairfield	1,533	$56,452	10.7%	$158,300
Limestone	1,079	$52,607	13.8%	$97,100
Washburn	888	$49,250	12.0%	$99,300
Mars Hill	841	$51,932	13.9%	$125,000
Mapleton	705	$81,146	12.2%	$137,900
Ashland	614	$50,500	23.3%	$139,800
Oakfield	449	$45,272	9.3%	$68,600
Eagle Lake	360	$36,875	11.4%	$170,800
Island Falls	359	$55,227	17.5%	$81,000
Grand Isle	243	$35,156	21.8%	$82,200
Blaine	206	$95,000	7.3%	N/A

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Population Overview

Aroostook County is located in Maine with a total population of 67,058. It is the 6th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aroostook County is 48.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. 10.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aroostook County is $56,700. This is 24% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.4%. This is 34% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 40% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $149,700. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $296,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Aroostook County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Aroostook County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Aroostook County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Maine and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Aroostook County, Maine?

Aroostook County has a population of 67,058, making it the 6th most populous county in Maine.

What is the median income in Aroostook County?

The median household income in Aroostook County is $56,700 with a poverty rate of 14.4%.

How many cities are in Aroostook County, Maine?

Aroostook County contains 17 Census-designated places.