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Millinocket, Maine

Introduction to Millinocket, Maine

Millinocket, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 157 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 256 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Bangor metropolitan area with. Millinocket contains a population of approximately 5,203.

Millinocket History

Millinocket was originally settled in 1829 by Thomas Fowler and his family. With the islands in the Penobscot River, Millinocket means the land of many islands. The town was incorporated in 1901. During the 20th century, the town prospered and gained the reputation of being a small town.

Millinocket and nearby Attractions

  • Baxter State Park
  • Lumbermen's Museum
  • Memories of Maine Gallery
  • Katahdin Iron Works State Historic Site

Things To Do In Millinocket

Memories of Maine Gallery focuses on Maine photography and artwork. The Katahdin Iron Works State Historic is a major attraction for tourists. The Millinocket Baptist Church, Church of the Nazarene and First Pentecostal Church are some of local churches. The Baxter State Park comes with recreational options that visitors may find interesting. Tourists can also visit Lumbermen's Museum.

Millinocket Transportation

Bangor International Airport is a few minutes' drive away.

Millinocket Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at University of Maine, University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine at Farmington, and Saint Josephs College.

High Points

Millinocket strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMillinocket Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Millinocket Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Millinocket, ME

Comparing Millinocket to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens99
Male Share of the Population63
Female Share of the Population58
Well-Paid Single Men24
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work36
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing91
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes65
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime85
Low Property Crime86
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