Town · Maine
Mattawamkeag, Maine
Mattawamkeag, town, in Penobscot County, Maine. Mattawamkeag had 607 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 596 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 698 (±173). GEOID 2301944270.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
607
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 596 · ACS 2020-2024: 698 ±173
Median household income
$45,000
±$15,514 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$104,200
±$41,245 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$488
±$190 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Mattawamkeag and what county is it in?
Mattawamkeag is a town in Penobscot County, Maine. It covers 37.7 square miles of land, 16 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Mattawamkeag: Mattawamkeag (CDP, 422 in 2020).
Mattawamkeag is in the Bangor, ME metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mattawamkeag, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 607 people lived in Mattawamkeag on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 596 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 698 (±173).
| Measure | Mattawamkeag | Penobscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 698±173 | 154,710 | no clear change |
| Households | 330±59 | 65,221 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.35 | 2.26 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 392±68 | 75,683 | −88 |
Mattawamkeag's population since 2000
From 825 in 2000 to 607 in 2025: down 26.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mattawamkeag as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mattawamkeag?
The median resident of Mattawamkeag is 51.4 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.0%.
| Measure | Mattawamkeag | Penobscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4±3.8 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5%±9.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±6.5 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 53.3%±6.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0%±7.8 pts | 91.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.2%±4.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.0%±5.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±3.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±1.7 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.4%±2.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.4%±5.5 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 35.5%±7.6 pts | 18.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.9%±6.4 pts | 6.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.0%±6.3 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.5%±2.9 pts | 30.1% | −7.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9%±11.2 pts | 87.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.9%±11.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mattawamkeag earn?
Half of Mattawamkeag's 330 households earn less than $45,000 a year (±$15,514), against $66,356 in Penobscot County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $43,176 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mattawamkeag | Penobscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000±$15,514 | $66,356 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,707±$11,481 | $88,290 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,530±$6,411 | $37,915 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 33.2%±14.5 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 67.2%±26.0 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.9%±10.2 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.5%±7.9 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 73.6%±9.4 pts | 88.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mattawamkeag?
Owners occupy 76.1% of Mattawamkeag's occupied homes and renters 23.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,200 by its owner (±$41,245). The median renter pays $488 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mattawamkeag | Penobscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,200±$41,245 | $214,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $488±$190 | $1,041 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.3%±21.4 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,538±$378 | $1,562 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.1%±9.9 pts | 70.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.9%±9.9 pts | 29.5% | – |
| Housing units | 392±68 | 75,683 | −88 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±10.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±28.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.4%±11.1 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 29.8%±10.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±6.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3%±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.1%±6.6 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.2%±8.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mattawamkeag building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Mattawamkeag in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 3.3 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mattawamkeag work and get to work?
72.4% of Mattawamkeag's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 41.5 minutes.
| Measure | Mattawamkeag | Penobscot County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.7%±10.0 pts | 59.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.2%±8.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.4%±15.6 pts | 75.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.1%±10.9 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±11.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 14.2%±11.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.2%±3.1 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 41.5 min±15.0 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mattawamkeag?
No census tract lies mostly in Mattawamkeag; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 255Penobscot County | 1,707 | $44,886 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mattawamkeag) · Census block assignment files
How does Mattawamkeag compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mattawamkeag is the 9,453rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 314th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Mattawamkeag is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 314th | 454 |
Mattawamkeag's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Mattawamkeag with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mattawamkeag?
21 of the 57 figures for Mattawamkeag on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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