Piscataquis County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Piscataquis County is located in Maine with a total population of 17,125. It is the 16th most populous county out of 16 in Maine.

Age Demographics

The median age in Piscataquis County is 51.4 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. 10.4% 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 Piscataquis County is $55,234. This is 23% lower than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 53% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $153,300. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $266,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Piscataquis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Piscataquis County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

21.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.