Piscataquis County's estimated 2026 population is 17,324 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 -1.29% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Piscataquis County includes 93.44% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (93.44%)
Two or more races (3.74%)
Other race (0.97%)
Asian (0.87%)
Black or African American (0.76%)
Native American (0.22%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,002 | 93.44% |
| Two or more races | 640 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 166 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 149 | 0.87% |
| Black or African American | 130 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.22% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Piscataquis County's average per capita income is $40,868. Household income levels show a median of $55,234. The poverty rate stands at 16.51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,524 | - |
| Families | $65,041 | $88,177 |
| Households | $55,234 | $74,961 |
| Non Families | $31,786 | $43,128 |
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