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Millinocket, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
3,779
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
666
ZIP codes
0
Millinocket and its ZIP codes
Millinocket at a glance
- Millinocket is about 15 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,445 a year, 32% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,800 (66% below Maine) and median rent is $451 a month.
Local data for Millinocket, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Millinocket, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,445
Poverty rate
18.7%
Median home value
$99,800
Median rent
$451/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
57.5
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (832), Scottish Americans (535), Italian Americans (438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Millinocket.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 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
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Millinocket, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.1%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Millinocket, 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° / 5°F
45.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Millinocket, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Millinocket
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East MillinocketCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| MattawamkeagCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.8 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 7.4 |
| PattenCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| Brownville JunctionCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Millinocket, ME in?
- Millinocket is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Millinocket, ME?
- About 3,779 people live in Millinocket, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Millinocket?
- Nearby places include East Millinocket (6.7 mi), Mattawamkeag (20 mi), Lincoln (23 mi), Patten (27 mi), Brownville Junction (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023