Aroostook County, ME
Living in Aroostook County
Bikeability19
Walkability49
Commute90
Public Transit19
Affordability98
Public Safety87
Airports13
Hospitals70
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation-4.6k (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$4.5k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$499Median Monthly Rent+$87 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood15%
Crime
Violent Crime in Aroostook County
United States45
Maine15
Property Crime in Aroostook County
United States48
Maine27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| Feb | 14 | 2 | 19 |
| Mar | 24 | 3 | 17 |
| Apr | 38 | 3 | 6 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 4 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 3 | 20 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Aroostook County
Inland Flooding42
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Aroostook County, ME
Private Schools
Private Schools near Aroostook County, ME
Opportunity Training Center
29 miles, E
Carleton Project
55 miles, SE
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
55 miles, SE
Lee Academy
94 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Aroostook County, ME
University of Maine at Presque Isle
28 miles, E
University of Maine at Fort Kent
37 miles, N
University of Maine
125 miles, S
Husson University
130 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Aroostook County, ME
Ar Gould Hospital
29 miles, E
Cary Medical Center
31 miles, E
Northern Maine Medical Center
38 miles, N
Houlton Regional Hospital
54 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Aroostook County, ME
Bangor International Airport
132 miles, S
Portland International Jetport
227 miles, S
Burlington International Airport
268 miles, SW
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
273 miles, SW