Penobscot, Maine
Penobscot: Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States
About
Penobscot is a town located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,263 and a population density of 27 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,220 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Penobscot
| Population : | 1,220 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Hancock County |
| Different from : | Penobscot County |
| Postal code : | 04476 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 46.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 17:42:18 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 26 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Penobscot is located at 44°27'52"N 68°42'40"W (44.4645200, -68.7111400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Penobscot decreased by 3.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,264 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,261 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,225 | -2.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,220 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,212 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,211 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,207 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,211 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,222 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,220 | -0.16% | estimation process |
People born in Penobscot (2)
People born in Penobscot, including 11th Governor of the Territory of Utah George W. Emery, politician Benjamin Ferguson, .
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Schools in Penobscot
College & universities near Penobscot, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161299 | Maine Maritime Academy | Castine (ME) | 04420-0001 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Penobscot, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| CDN | Camden/Rockport, Maine | 234 Park St. | BUS |
Post offices near Penobscot
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Penob Post Office | Penobscot (ME) | 04476 |
Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ellsworth | 8,249 | City in Maine |
| Bar Harbor | 5,594 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Bucksport | 4,916 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Blue Hill | 2,651 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Hancock | 2,440 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Orland | 2,173 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Deer Isle | 1,911 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Southwest Harbor | 1,793 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Gouldsboro | 1,743 | City in United States of America |
| Dedham | 1,666 | Town in Maine |
| Tremont | 1,602 | City in Hancock County, Maine, United States of America |
| Trenton | 1,568 | Town in Maine |
| Franklin | 1,567 | Town in Hancock County, Maine, United States |
| Surry | 1,504 | Town in Virginia |
| Sullivan | 1,261 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Sedgwick | 1,175 | Town in Maine |
Distance to Other Cities
Penobscot distances to largest Maine cities
