Piscataquis County, Maine Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Maine
The population of Piscataquis County, Maine is 17,125 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Maine. The median household income is $55,234, the median home value is $153,300, and the median age is 51.4.
The population of Piscataquis County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (17,550 → 17,432), a -0.05% annualized rate.
17,125
Population
-0.05%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$55,234
Median Income
$153,300
Median Home Value
Piscataquis County covers 3,961 sq mi of land at 4.3 people per square mile.
About Piscataquis County, ME
Age is the most distinctive thing about Piscataquis County: a median age of 51.4, older than the national median. Piscataquis County is a county in Maine with a population of 17,125. It ranks #16 among counties in Maine by population.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,234, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 11.9%, close to the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $153,300, with typical rent around $807.
Roughly 21.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 8.8%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Piscataquis County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Piscataquis County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Piscataquis County had a population of 17,550 in 2010 and 17,432 in 2024, a -0.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 17,550 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.04%.
17,432
Population (2024)
17,550
Population (2010)
17,550
Peak (2010)
-0.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 17,550 |
| 2011 | 17,366 |
| 2012 | 17,269 |
| 2013 | 17,176 |
| 2014 | 17,042 |
| 2015 | 16,940 |
| 2016 | 16,919 |
| 2017 | 16,809 |
| 2018 | 16,714 |
| 2019 | 16,880 |
| 2020 | 16,801 |
| 2021 | 17,211 |
| 2022 | 17,383 |
| 2023 | 17,486 |
| 2024 | 17,432 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.4
Median Age
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male
26.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 26.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $55,234$-16,539 vs state |
| Mean household income | $74,961 |
| Per-capita income | $34,592 |
| Poverty rate | 11.9%+5.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Piscataquis County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
4.0%
Carpool
76.5%
Public transit
8.8%
Work from home
25.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$153,300$-113,100 vs state
Median home value
$807
Median rent
76.9%
Homeownership rate
14,651
Total housing units
55.4%
Occupied
44.6%
Vacant
23.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.0%
With health insurance
92.3%
With broadband internet
32.3%
Foreign-born
10.3%
Veterans (18+)
22.0%
With a disability
97.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
92.0%
High School+
21.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Piscataquis County, Maine has a population of 17,125 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Maine. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Piscataquis County has declined 0.7% since 2010 (17,550 → 17,432), a -0.05% annualized rate.
The median household income in Piscataquis County, Maine is $55,234, with mean (average) household income of $74,961 and per-capita income of $34,592. 11.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Piscataquis County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Piscataquis County, Maine is 51.4 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
The median home value in Piscataquis County is $153,300 and median monthly rent is $807. 76.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,651 total housing units, 44.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Piscataquis County, Maine is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Portland is among the largest cities associated with Piscataquis County, Maine, with a population of 68,505.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.