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Patten, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
607
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
305
ZIP codes
0
Patten and its ZIP codes
Patten at a glance
- Patten is about 6.8 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,750, 39% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,000 (72% below Maine) and median rent is $389 a month.
Local data for Patten, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patten, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,750
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$83,000
Median rent
$389/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
30.6%
Median age
56.1
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (112), French Americans (64), Polish Americans (27).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Patten.
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
Patten, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.7%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home24.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patten, 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
76° / 3°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Patten, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.1%
U.S. 33.3% +9.8 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Patten
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Island FallsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| OakfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| MillinocketCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 5.7 |
| East MillinocketCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patten, ME in?
- Patten is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Patten, ME?
- About 607 people live in Patten, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patten?
- Nearby places include Island Falls (8.4 mi), Oakfield (16 mi), Millinocket (27 mi), East Millinocket (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023