Piscataquis County, Maine Demographics 2026
Piscataquis County, Maine has a population of 17,263, the 16th most populous county in Maine. The median household income is $61,345 and the median home value is $170,200. The poverty rate is 15.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Piscataquis County Quick Facts
How Piscataquis 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 | 17,125 | 17,263 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $55,234 | $61,345 | +11.1% |
| Median home value | $153,300 | $170,200 | +11.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Piscataquis County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover-Foxcroft | 2,745 | $56,250 | 18.5% | $158,800 |
| Milo | 1,347 | $39,904 | 16.9% | $86,500 |
| Greenville | 840 | $55,583 | 11.4% | $216,500 |
| Guilford | 626 | $45,735 | 14.7% | $151,100 |
| Brownville Junction | 524 | $61,875 | 20.2% | $82,700 |
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Population Overview
Piscataquis County is located in Maine with a total population of 17,263. It is the 16th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Piscataquis County is 51.5 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 44.8 years. 10.5% 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 $61,345. This is 18% lower than the state median of $74,733. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 44% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $170,200. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $296,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Piscataquis County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 74.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Piscataquis County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%.
Education
21.6% 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 40% 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 91.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis County, Maine?
Piscataquis County has a population of 17,263, making it the 16th most populous county in Maine.
What is the median income in Piscataquis County?
The median household income in Piscataquis County is $61,345 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.
How many cities are in Piscataquis County, Maine?
Piscataquis County contains 5 Census-designated places.