Penobscot County, Maine, ME
Maine · Presidential Elections 1892–2024
R+10.9
2024 Margin
R+2.6%
2020→2024 Swing
R since 2016
Voting Streak
152K
Population
Penobscot County, Maine voted R+10.9 for Donald Trump in 2024, with Trump receiving 47,438 votes (54.48%). This represented a R+2.6% swing toward Republicans compared to 2020. The county has voted Republican in every presidential election since 2016.
Quick Stats
2024 ResultR+10.9
2020→2024 SwingR+2.6%
Voting StreakR since 2016
Elections on Record34
Demographics
Population152,199
Median Age
42.4(US: 38.4)
College (BA+)
30.5%(US: 34.6%)
Median Income
$59,438(US: $78k)
White (non-Hisp)
91.4%(US: 57.5%)
Hispanic
1.9%(US: 18.6%)
Homeownership
70.3%(US: 64.2%)
Poverty Rate
13.6%(US: 12.4%)
Veterans
8.3%(US: 6.4%)
Non-English (CVAP)
3.4%(US: 17.1%)
Community Profile
Religious Composition
Source: Religion Census 2020Catholic
15.5%(-3.2 vs US)
Evangelical
6.7%(-9.8 vs US)
Mainline Protestant
4.5%(-0.7 vs US)
LDS/Mormon
1.1%(-0.9 vs US)
Jewish
0.2%
Age Distribution
Median:42.4 yrs(US: 38.5)
Under 18
17.8%↓
18-29
10.0%↓
30-44
18.8%
45-64
33.6%↑
65+
19.8%↑
National average
Employment by Industry
Source: Census ACSRetail TradeAbove avg
14.2%ConstructionAbove avg
8.4%Education
8.3%Professional ServicesBelow avg
6.4%HealthcareVery low
5.0%ManufacturingVery low
4.8%Political relevance:
Healthcare: ACA debatesManufacturing: Trade policy sensitive
+ 1 more industries
Presidential Elections
Presidential Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.6%(37,945) | 54.5%(47,438) | R+10.9 | R+2.6 |
| 2020 | 43.8%(37,713) | 52.0%(44,825) | R+8.3 | D+2.7 |
| 2016 | 40.8%(32,838) | 51.7%(41,622) | R+10.9 | R+13.8 |
| 2012 | 50.2%(38,811) | 47.3%(36,547) | D+2.9 | R+2.1 |
| 2008 | 51.7%(41,514) | 46.6%(37,495) | D+5.0 | D+4.9 |
| 2004 | 49.2%(40,417) | 49.1%(40,318) | D+0.1 | D+3.9 |
| 2000 | 44.9%(32,868) | 48.7%(35,620) | R+3.8 | R+22.3 |
| 1996 | 51.0%(35,961) | 32.5%(22,885) | D+18.5 | D+12.0 |
| 1992 | 36.6%(29,485) | 30.1%(24,218) | D+6.5 | D+16.7 |
| 1988 | 44.6%(28,429) | 54.8%(34,912) | R+10.2 | D+14.4 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Senate Elections
Senate Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.5%(39,123) | 41.6%(35,774) | D+3.9 | D+29.9 |
| 2020 | 34.0%(28,958) | 60.0%(51,088) | R+26.0 | R+32.1 |
| 2018 | 53.0%(31,290) | 46.9%(27,692) | D+6.1 | D+53.5 |
| 2014 | 26.3%(16,614) | 73.7%(46,611) | R+47.4 | R+59.0 |
| 2012 | 54.0%(35,517) | 42.4%(27,913) | D+11.6 | D+45.3 |
| 2008 | 33.1%(26,543) | 66.9%(53,619) | R+33.8 | D+20.1 |
| 2006 | 19.9%(11,507) | 73.7%(42,700) | R+53.8 | R+27.7 |
| 2002 | 36.9%(20,505) | 63.1%(35,024) | R+26.1 | D+12.3 |
| 2000 | 30.8%(21,961) | 69.2%(49,428) | R+38.5 | R+22.8 |
| 1996 | 39.5%(27,814) | 55.1%(38,865) | R+15.7 | D+18.3 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab
Governor Elections
Governor Results
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 46.4%(31,845) | 51.7%(35,499) | R+5.3 | R+1.3 |
| 2018 | 45.2%(29,039) | 49.2%(31,621) | R+4.0 | D+6.9 |
| 2014 | 40.9%(26,210) | 51.8%(33,190) | R+10.9 | D+18.0 |
| 2010 | 13.6%(8,253) | 42.5%(25,721) | R+28.9 | R+37.2 |
| 2006 | 40.9%(24,015) | 32.5%(19,100) | D+8.4 | R+10.9 |
| 2002 | 56.7%(31,619) | 37.4%(20,861) | D+19.3 | D+30.9 |
| 1998 | 11.9%(5,486) | 23.5%(10,863) | R+11.7 | R+7.4 |
| 1994 | 29.4%(17,403) | 33.6%(19,905) | R+4.2 | D+5.1 |
| 1990 | 40.6%(24,816) | 49.9%(30,507) | R+9.3 | D+5.6 |
| 1986 | 29.4%(14,034) | 44.3%(21,175) | R+14.9 | R+32.6 |
Source: Official state election returns via MIT Election Data + Science Lab