Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County: county in Maine, United States of America
About
Penobscot County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maine. As of the 2010 census, the population was 153,923 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 151,655 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bangor. The county was created 210 years ago in 1815.
County Snapshot
Penobscot County at a glance
Penobscot County currently has 46 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
46
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Maine counties
16
Open related pagesLargest city
BangorPopulation 31,998
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Penobscot County
| Population | 151,655 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| Different from | Penobscot |
| Twitter username | penobscotcounty |
| Area | 9210 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 4.5% |
| Land as percent of area | 95.5% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.4005,-68.6494 |
| Named for | Penobscot people |
| Altitude | 177 feet / 54 meters |
| Capital | Bangor |
| Establishment | January 01, 1816 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 21:27:21 (14th April 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.5% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 64℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Penobscot County is located at 45°24'2"N 68°38'58"W (45.4005100, -68.6494300). It has 6 neighbors: Aroostook County, Hancock County, Piscataquis County, Somerset County, Waldo County and Washington County.
Penobscot County map
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The largest city of Penobscot County is Bangor with a population of 31,998. Other cities include, Orono population 10,636, Brewer population 8,948, Hampden population 7,513 and Old Town population 7,431. See all Penobscot County cities & populated places.
Penobscot County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |
| Orono | 10,636 | City in Hennepin County, Minnesota, US |
| Brewer | 8,948 | City in Maine, USA |
| Hampden | 7,513 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Old Town | 7,431 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Hermon | 6,104 | Town in Maine |
| Lincoln | 4,882 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Millinocket | 4,244 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Dexter | 3,702 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Orrington | 3,668 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Newport | 3,248 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
| Holden | 3,120 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Levant | 2,983 | Human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Milford | 2,973 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States of America |
| Carmel | 2,857 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Eddington | 2,215 | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States |
Weather
A slight chance of rain after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day Forecast- East Millinocket
- Old Town
- Carroll Plantation, Maine
- Patten
- Woodville
- Newport
- Clifton
- Bangor
- Edinburg
- Milford
- Alton, Maine
- Greenbush
- Orrington
- Etna
- Kingman
- Newburgh
- Dexter
- Penobscot Indian Island Reservation
- Levant
- Carmel
- Garland
- Brewer
- Seboeis Plantation
- East Central Penobscot, Maine
- LaGrange
- Medway
- Springfield
- Bradley
- Stetson
- Argyle
- Holden
- Corinth
- Whitney, Maine
- Lowell
- Lincoln
- Bradford
- Charleston
- Burlington
- Chester
- Howland
- Eddington
- Millinocket
- Enfield
- Maxfield
- Veazie
- Hermon
- Winn
- Hudson
- Webster Plantation, Maine
- Exeter
- Lakeville
- Mount Chase
- Dixmont
- Kenduskeag
- Prentiss
- Plymouth
- Passadumkeag
- Mattawamkeag
- Orono
- Stacyville
- Corinna
- Twombly Ridge
- Lee
- Glenburn
- North Penobscot
- Hampden
- Drew Plantation, Maine
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Penobscot County decreased by 1.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 153,923 | - | census |
| 2011 | 153,759 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 153,347 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 153,222 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 153,201 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 151,929 | -0.84% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 151,333 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 151,645 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 151,817 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 152,148 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 151,655 | -0.33% | estimation process |
People born in Penobscot County (7)
People born in Penobscot County, including politician John McGraw, engineer and inventor Percy Spencer, businessman Frank Mason Robinson, .
More notable people
- Charles E. Laughton (American politician) he was born in 04/06/1846
- Everett De Roche (American screenwriter) he was born in 12/07/1946
- Princess Watahwaso (American singer (1882-1969)) she was born in 22/06/1882
- Frances Lewis Brackett Damon (American poet, writer (1857-1939)) she was born in 21/05/1857
Maine Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Portland | 653,115 | The twenty-eighth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Portland metropolitan area. |
| Cumberland County | 298,111 | County in Maine, United States |
| York County | 209,066 | County in Maine, United States |
| Kennebec County | 122,955 | County in Maine, United States |
| Androscoggin County | 108,547 | County in Maine, United States |
| Aroostook County | 66,804 | County in Maine, United States |
| Portland | 66,803 | The most populous city in Cumberland County, Maine. |
| Oxford County | 58,132 | County in Maine, United States |
| Hancock County | 55,088 | County in Maine, United States |
| Somerset County | 50,635 | County in Maine, United States |
| Knox County | 39,951 | County in Maine, United States |
| Waldo County | 39,923 | County in Maine, United States |
| Lewiston | 36,226 | City in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States |
| Sagadahoc County | 36,044 | County in Maine, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,775 | County in Maine, United States |
| Bangor | 31,998 | City in Penobscot County, Maine, USA |