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Aroostook County & Maine Quick Facts
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Aroostook |
Maine |
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Land Area (square miles) |
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6,671.54 |
30,861.55 |
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Population (2000) |
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73,938 |
1,277,483 |
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Population Estimate (2006) |
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73,008 |
1,321,574 |
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Population Density Per Square Mile |
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11.1 |
41.3 |
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Housing Units (2006) |
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39,287 |
691,132 |
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Civilian Labor Force (2008 Year End Avg.) |
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35,699 |
709,769 |
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Unemployment Rate (2008 Year End Avg.) |
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7.1% |
5.8% |
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Poverty Rate (2006) |
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17.3% |
12.9% |
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Per Capita Income (2006)
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$26,633 |
$32,095 |
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Median Household Income (2006) |
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$32,642 |
$43,439 |
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Median Age (2006) |
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43 |
41 |
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Education: % High School Graduate
Age 25+ (2000) |
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76.9% |
85.4% |
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Education: % Bachelors Degree or Hgher
Age 25+ (2000) |
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14.6% |
22.9% |
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| Source: Maine Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services, Population Division U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Visit the sites below for searchable statistical information.
Maine State Planning Office
The Maine State Planning Office has compiled an abundance of town level economic and demographic information including population, age, housing, per capita income, family & household income, poverty, municipal valuation, sales, school enrollment, labor force, employment and much more. Please visit their website to find the most current statistics.
Maine Department of Labor
The Maine Department of Labor's Labor Market Analysis department keeps current and historical statistics on industry, labor force, income, employers, education and much more. You can select a category and choose to obtain stats on Maine, County, Town or Labor Market Area for a certain month, year, or range of years.
US Census Bureau
The Census Bureau provides official census statistics every ten years in addition to annual estimates and projections. Town specific data and area profiles for communities, the County and State are available by year. You can also access historical census information for 1990 and 1980.
Censtats
Censtats is part of the US Census Bureau and allows you to choose a state and search for a specific city or town. The result are demographic profiles which include demographics, social characteristics, economic characteristics and housing characteristics for Census 2000.
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For assistance with statistics and demographic information email Leslie Jackson or call
207-498-8736 or toll free in Maine
1-800-427-8736.
Documents
Aroostook Demographic Profile
Maine DHHS District Health Profilee
2008 Report on Poverty |
