Aroostook County, ME Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Aroostook County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 67,312 | 1,383,146 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.9 | 39.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.45% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.6 | 43.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 29,682 | 589,061 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Aroostook County declined by 6.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 67,223 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Aroostook County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Aroostook County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,230 | $72,025 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.10% | 5.08% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Aroostook County is about 25% lower than in Maine.
Housing
| Metric | Aroostook County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $164,770 | $248,766 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $735 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.4% | 74.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Aroostook County is about 18.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $735 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Aroostook County spend about 28 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 116 hours, about 4.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Aroostook County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.9 | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.8 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 116 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,586 | $5,355 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.1% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,225 | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 420 | 1,015 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maine:
Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Aroostook County is 14 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Maine.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Aroostook County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Aroostook County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.2% | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | 2.27 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.4), Sagadahoc County (0.3), Hancock County (0.3).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Piscataquis County (0.2), Aroostook County (0.2).
Health
Aroostook County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Aroostook County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.8 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.1% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.8), York County (0.8), Sagadahoc County (0.8).
Lowest:
Washington County (0.8), Piscataquis County (0.8), Aroostook County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Aroostook County, Maine.
What is the population of Aroostook County, Maine?
The population of Aroostook County, Maine is 67,312, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Aroostook County, Maine?
The population density of Aroostook County, Maine is 9.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Aroostook County, Maine?
The median household income in Aroostook County, Maine is $54,230, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Aroostook County, Maine?
The median home price in Aroostook County, Maine is $164,770, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Aroostook County, Maine?
The unemployment rate in Aroostook County, Maine is 5.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.