Piscataquis County's estimated 2026 population is 17,355 with a growth rate of -0.31% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Piscataquis County is the 16th largest county in Maine. The 2010 population was 17,550 and has seen a growth of -1.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 51.5 years
Female: 51.9 years
Male: 51.1 years
There are 14,586 adults, (4,737 of whom are seniors) in Piscataquis County.
Female: 8,485 (49.2%)
Male: 8,778 (50.8%)
The racial composition of Piscataquis County includes 93.22% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,093 | 93.22% |
| Two or more races | 672 | 3.89% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 164 | 0.95% |
| Asian | 143 | 0.83% |
| Native American | 22 | 0.13% |
Piscataquis County's average per capita income is $43,143. Household income levels show a median of $61,345. The poverty rate stands at 15.48%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $80,223 | - |
| Families | $68,333 | $91,684 |
| Households | $61,345 | $79,023 |
| Non Families | $36,063 | $51,247 |
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