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Piscataquis County, ME market data
How Piscataquis County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,409
- +3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 8,385
- Median household income
- $61,345
- +50.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $170,200
- Jobs located here
- 5,344
- Highest market score
- 72
- Clothing, shoes and laundry, #323 of 2,210 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Piscataquis County has an estimated 17,409 people and 8,385 households. Population estimates put the population change in Piscataquis County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.5%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Piscataquis County is $61,345, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 50.0%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Piscataquis County runs highest on groceries (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (59).
Of the business types scored in Piscataquis County, clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (72); clothing and shoe stores (72); and salons, barbers and spas (68) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing, shoe and laundry businesses, that ranks #323 of 2,210 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for salons, barbers and spas (49% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Piscataquis County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Piscataquis County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 72 | #323 of 2,210 | 11 | 13.1 | $1.5M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 72 | #327 of 2,087 | 8 | 9.5 | $2M | 159 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 68 | #336 of 2,385 | 20 | 23.9 | $359K | 169 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 63 | #464 of 2,229 | 17 | 20.3 | Index only | 182 | 10 |
| Pizza | 63 | #559 of 2,090 | 6 | 7.2 | $4.6M | 91 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #679 of 2,339 | 14 | 16.7 | $513K | 119 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 59 | #609 of 2,176 | 17 | 20.3 | Index only | 145 | 6 |
| Pet businesses | 55 | #859 of 2,200 | 5 | 6.0 | $893K | 102 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 55 | #982 of 2,394 | 49 | 58.4 | $176K | 116 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 53 | #883 of 2,057 | 9 | 10.7 | $2.5M | 104 | 19 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 48 | #1,171 of 2,088 | 9 | 10.7 | $615K | 93 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 48 | #1,177 of 2,272 | 9 | 10.7 | $1.6M | 124 | 8 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 48 | #1,275 of 2,405 | 73 | 87.1 | $381K | 103 | 34 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 46 | #987 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.0 | $4.6M | 96 | 13 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 45 | #1,396 of 2,405 | 34 | 40.5 | $818K | 123 | 22 |
| Auto repair and car care | 43 | #1,525 of 2,401 | 34 | 40.5 | $218K | 81 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 41 | #1,579 of 2,402 | 35 | 41.7 | $1.5M | 43 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 39 | #1,334 of 1,889 | 9 | 10.7 | $3.1M | 75 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 39 | #1,538 of 2,261 | 20 | 23.9 | $2.6M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,385 of 1,886 | 11 | 13.1 | $785K | 80 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 38 | #1,752 of 2,378 | 21 | 25.0 | $353K | 79 | 9 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 37 | #1,534 of 2,063 | 12 | 14.3 | $2.3M | 63 | 4 |
| Grocery stores | 33 | #1,584 of 2,070 | 12 | 14.3 | $4.3M | 46 | 6 |
| Child care and preschools | 32 | #1,303 of 1,611 | 7 | 8.3 | $502K | 50 | 7 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 29 | #1,403 of 1,656 | 9 | 10.7 | $960K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 24 | #2,144 of 2,358 | 15 | 17.9 | $1.2M | 50 | 15 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $7M | 228 | 8 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.4M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.4M | 69 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.8 | $1.8M | 205 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $7.6M | 63 | 6 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $405K | 60 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $5.4M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.7M | Too few | 11 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.7M | Too few | 15 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $2.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $8.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $22.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Piscataquis County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.4M | $883 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.7M | $2,113 | 81 |
| Food away from home | $27.8M | $3,317 | 82 |
| Groceries | $51.3M | $6,117 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.2M | $857 | 85 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.5M | $419 | 72 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.5M | $660 | 67 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.6M | $1,030 | 80 |
| Pets | $4.5M | $532 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $16.2M | $1,931 | 94 |
| Vehicle insurance | $14M | $1,665 | 85 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $22.8M | $2,724 | 90 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.3M | $1,110 | 79 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $134M | $15,984 | 96 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Piscataquis County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,409+3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 8,385
- Median age
- 49.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 79%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 3,961 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 4
- Median household income
- $61,345+50.0% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $79,023
- Median home value
- $170,200
- Jobs located here
- 5,344
- Daytime population
- 15,806Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Piscataquis County, ME growing?
Population estimates put Piscataquis County at 17,409 people in 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,385 households. Median household income rose 50.0% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Piscataquis County, ME spend?
Households in Piscataquis County spend about $134M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $51.3M on groceries and $27.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Piscataquis County spend the most on groceries (an index of 97, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (59).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Piscataquis County, ME?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Piscataquis County are for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (72); clothing and shoe stores (72); and salons, barbers and spas (68). Piscataquis County ranks #323 of 2,210 scored counties for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses.
How does Piscataquis County, ME compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Piscataquis County is $61,345 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $170,200, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Piscataquis County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (3 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for salons, barbers and spas (49% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 26 of the 56 business types have a score in Piscataquis County, each ranked against other counties.
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