1st Advantage MortgageThe median Piscataquis County household earns $61,345, and 15% of residents live below the poverty line. Whatever your own numbers, compare written offers on APR, fees and total cost, and verify the lender is licensed in Maine before sharing details.
On this page
- Piscataquis County at a glance
- Income in Piscataquis County compared with Maine
- How Piscataquis County residents earn a living
- Rent, home values and ownership in Piscataquis County
- Places inside Piscataquis County
- The counties around Piscataquis County
- Room for a loan payment in Piscataquis County
- More Piscataquis County figures
- Local borrowing considerations for Piscataquis County
- Before you sign
- Who licenses lenders for Piscataquis County residents
- More guides for Piscataquis County
- Frequently asked questions
Piscataquis County at a glance
The latest five-year Census estimate puts Piscataquis County's population at 17,263; only 15 of Maine's 16 county-level areas are larger. Land area is 3,961 square miles (2024 Gazetteer), so density runs near 4 per square mile. Under the July 2023 OMB definitions, Piscataquis County is not part of any metropolitan area. Of the 19 Census places inside Piscataquis County, Dover-Foxcroft leads by population with about 2,745; 14 of the 19 are incorporated.
Income in Piscataquis County compared with Maine
Half of Piscataquis County households take in less than $61,345 a year and half take in more, 18% below the Maine median of $74,733. That places it 11th among Maine's 16 county-level areas.
| Band | Piscataquis County | Compared with Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 26.6% | +4.4 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 49.3% | +8.3 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 19.2% | -8.2 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | -4.5 pts |
Some 27% of households here live on less than $35,000 a year; 24% have six-figure incomes. Census counts 15.5% of Piscataquis County residents in poverty, against 10.7% across Maine. For a borrower in Piscataquis County, the county median is only context: a lender looks at the income you can document, so pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns matter more than any average.
How Piscataquis County residents earn a living
The biggest employer of Piscataquis County residents, by industry, is education and health care at 23% of workers, followed by retail trade (16%). Compared with Maine, the county leans toward construction (12% against 8%). Averaged over the five survey years, 3.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking. Long commutes are common here: 22% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. Households without a car make up 4.9% of the total (6.8% statewide).
| Industry | Share of Piscataquis County workers | vs Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 22.7% | -4.7 pts |
| Retail trade | 16.3% | +3.7 pts |
| Manufacturing | 13.0% | +4.1 pts |
| Construction | 12.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Professional and administrative services | 6.7% | -3.8 pts |
| Public administration | 6.5% | +2.1 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
Rent, home values and ownership in Piscataquis County
Median gross rent, utilities included, comes to $837 in Piscataquis County versus $1,139 statewide. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 38% of renter households here. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200, about 2.8 times the median household income. 79% of Piscataquis County households own their home and 21% rent. Median construction year: 1978.
| Home costs | Piscataquis County | Maine | U.S. middle county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $837/mo | $1,139/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $170,200 | $296,600 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 79% | 74% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 38% | 48% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 32% | 27% | n/a |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% | 8.2% | n/a |
Because most Piscataquis County households own, home repairs are a frequent reason to borrow. An unsecured personal loan leaves the house out of the deal, while a HELOC uses it as collateral.
Places inside Piscataquis County
The table lists the 14 largest of 19 Census places in Piscataquis County, by population. Together all 19 hold about 12,444 people, so roughly 28% of residents live outside any named place. Incomes vary by place: $74,545 at the median in Sebec, $39,904 in Milo. Median rent ranges from $383 in Milo to $1,111 in Abbot. No Piscataquis County place has a separate guide yet; this county page serves all 19.
| Place in county | Status | Population (ACS) | Median HH income | Monthly rent | Distance from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover-Foxcroft | CDP | 2,745 | $56,250 | $909 | 49 mi |
| Milo | CDP | 1,347 | $39,904 | $383 | 47 mi |
| Sangerville | town | 1,136 | $50,313 | $850 | 55 mi |
| Brownville | town | 983 | $64,063 | $1,057 | 39 mi |
| Parkman | town | 896 | $54,231 | n/a | 58 mi |
| Greenville | CDP | 840 | $55,583 | $655 | 39 mi |
| Guilford | CDP | 626 | $45,735 | $529 | 53 mi |
| Monson | town | 596 | $56,017 | n/a | 47 mi |
| Abbot | town | 584 | $58,542 | $1,111 | 53 mi |
| Sebec | town | 547 | $74,545 | n/a | 46 mi |
| Brownville Junction | CDP | 524 | $61,875 | $1,083 | 39 mi |
| Beaver Cove | town | 394 | $98,185 | n/a | 29 mi |
| Shirley | town | 234 | $61,875 | n/a | 46 mi |
| Medford | town | 222 | $65,476 | n/a | 45 mi |
The counties around Piscataquis County
Penobscot County is closest, 41 miles from center to center; the sixth, Waldo County, is 100 miles off. Income ranges from $56,024 in Washington County to $72,782 in Waldo County; 2 of these neighbors top Piscataquis County's median.
| County | Distance | Median income | Median rent | Owners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscataquis County | - | $61,345 | $837/mo | 79% |
| Penobscot County, ME | 41 mi | $66,356 | $1,041/mo | 71% |
| Somerset County, ME | 50 mi | $58,179 | $910/mo | 77% |
| Aroostook County, ME | 60 mi | $56,700 | $784/mo | 75% |
| Franklin County, ME | 91 mi | $58,675 | $802/mo | 76% |
| Washington County, ME | 98 mi | $56,024 | $783/mo | 80% |
| Waldo County, ME | 100 mi | $72,782 | $1,021/mo | 82% |
Room for a loan payment in Piscataquis County
Piscataquis County at the medians, through a lender's eyes (what DTI means):
- $61,345 a year is $5,112 of gross monthly income
- 16% goes to median rent ($837)
- $1,003: what a 36% ratio leaves once rent is paid
- At 43%, room after rent is $1,361 a month
Subtract what you already pay on other debts. A new payment should fit in what remains, with some to spare.
More Piscataquis County figures
College graduates make up 22% of the adult population. 10.1% of residents have no health coverage.
| People and households | Piscataquis County | Maine | Median county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5 | 44.8 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% | 36.2% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 8.6% | 5.2% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 10.1% | 6.2% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 4.9% | 6.8% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 15.9% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 15.5% | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 3.6% | 3.8% | 4.4% |
| One-way commute | Share of Piscataquis County workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 45.7% |
| 15 to 29 min | 22.6% |
| 30 to 44 min | 9.3% |
| 45 to 59 min | 9.5% |
| 60+ min | 12.9% |
Local borrowing considerations for Piscataquis County
Where the Piscataquis County numbers stand out, and why it matters for a loan:
- Medical bills. 10% of Piscataquis County residents are uninsured. Before borrowing for care, ask the provider about financial assistance and payment plans.
- Keeping the car running. At 22% with long commutes, repairs are a frequent Piscataquis County emergency; first decide if the car is worth fixing.
- Fixed incomes. Piscataquis County's median age is 51.5. Social Security and pensions count as income when documented.
Before you sign
Before you apply, wherever you live in Piscataquis County:
- Borrow the amount the job needs; extra cash adds interest.
- Shop at least three lenders, including one Piscataquis County-area credit union.
- Look the lender up with the state regulator first.
- Lock paid-off cards after consolidating so balances stay at zero.
Who licenses lenders for Piscataquis County residents
Licensing happens at the state level, so a lender working with Piscataquis County borrowers answers to the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions. Maine also has the Maine Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection for consumer credit. A CFPB complaint gets forwarded to the company for a response. More on Maine: Maine personal loans.
More guides for Piscataquis County
For statewide rules and data, see the Maine guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in Piscataquis County earn?
The median is $61,345; 24% earn $100,000 or more and 27% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
How much is rent in Piscataquis County?
Median gross rent, utilities included, is $837 a month; 38% of renters spend 30% or more of income on it.
I live in a small Piscataquis County town. Is this my guide?
Yes. If your town has no city guide, this county page is the local one; it covers Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Sangerville, Brownville, Parkman and 14 more.
Is the fit check different in Piscataquis County?
No. It is identical everywhere, and it never looks at your neighborhood.
Is there a Piscataquis County office that licenses lenders?
No, licensing is statewide. In Maine it is the Maine Bureau of Financial Institutions.