Piscataquis, ME County is a rural area located in the state of Maine with a population of 16,760 people and a population density of 4 people per square mile. This is significantly lower than the population density of the United States which is 93 people per square mile. The county is home to many local businesses such as Sandy River Farms, Piscataquis Weavers & Spinners, and Northwoods Trading Post. There are plenty of year-round outdoor activities such as snowshoeing, skiing, hiking, camping, fishing and hunting for residents to enjoy. There are also organizations like the Piscataquis Regional YMCA which provides children's programming such as summer camps and afterschool programs. Local sporting events include the Moosehead Lake Ice Fishing Derby and The Great Adventure Race which brings together athletes from all over the world.
The population in Piscataquis County is 16,760. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Piscataquis County is 51.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Piscataquis County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Piscataquis County
- 51.0% are married
- 14.7% are divorced
- 19.7% are married with children
- 15.4% have children, but are single
Race in Piscataquis County
- 95.4% are White
- 0.4% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander