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Howland, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
1,235
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
0
Howland and its ZIP codes
Howland at a glance
- Howland is about 3.7 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,250 a year, 29% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,100 (49% below Maine) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Howland, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Howland, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,250
Poverty rate
28.0%
Median home value
$152,100
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
47.9
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (205), French Americans (86), Swedish Americans (60).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Howland.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.48B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Howland, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Howland, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 3°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Howland, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
20.8%
U.S. 12.8% +8.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
Cities near Howland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.4 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.8 |
| Brownville JunctionCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| MilfordCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.3 |
| Old TownCity | 21 mi | 38.8 |
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2 |
| MattawamkeagCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.1 |
| East MillinocketCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| Dover-FoxcroftCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.4 |
| MillinocketCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.7 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3 |
| BangorCity | 30 mi | 34.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Howland, ME in?
- Howland is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Howland, ME?
- About 1,235 people live in Howland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Howland?
- Nearby places include Lincoln (11 mi), Milo (15 mi), Brownville Junction (20 mi), Milford (21 mi), Old Town (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023