Penobscot County, Maine
Latest: 2024
Leans Republican — 40 presidential elections on record
Race & ancestry
| Group | % |
|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 91.1% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(15) | 2.1% |
▶Black / African American(10) | 1.2% |
▶Asian(6) | 1.1% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(7) | 0.5% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.9% |
▶Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander(2) | 0.1% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.6% |
Religious adherence
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 15.5% | 53.4% |
| Evangelical Protestant | 6.7% | 22.9% |
| Mainline Protestant | 4.5% | 15.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 8.0% |
| LDS (Mormon) | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Non-religious | 70.9% | — |
Presidential results
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Trump+10.9 |
| 2020 | Trump+8.3 |
| 2016 | Trump+10.9 |
| 2012 | Obama+2.9 |
| 2008 | Obama+5.0 |
| 2004 | Kerry+0.1 |
| 2000 | Bush+3.8 |
| 1996 | Clinton+18.5 |
| 1992 | Clinton+6.5 |
Penobscot, Maine is a county that has a population of 154,710. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+10.9. Akashic Edge tracks 40 presidential elections here, dating back to 1868.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.6% | 54.5% | R+10.9 | R+2.6 |
| 2020 | 44.2% | 52.6% | R+8.3 | D+2.6 |
| 2016 | 40.8% | 51.7% | R+10.9 | R+13.8 |
| 2012 | 50.3% | 47.4% | D+2.9 | R+2.1 |
| 2008 | 51.7% | 46.7% | D+5.0 | D+4.9 |
| 2004 | 49.2% | 49.1% | D+0.1 | D+3.9 |
| 2000 | 44.9% | 48.7% | R+3.8 | R+22.3 |
| 1996 | 51.0% | 32.5% | D+18.5 | D+12.0 |
| 1992 | 36.7% | 30.1% | D+6.5 | D+16.7 |
| 1988 | 44.6% | 54.8% | R+10.2 | D+14.4 |
| 1984 | 37.6% | 62.1% | R+24.5 | R+20.8 |
| 1980 | 42.2% | 46.0% | R+3.7 | D+4.1 |
| 1976 | 44.4% | 52.2% | R+7.8 | D+16.1 |
| 1972 | 38.1% | 61.9% | R+23.9 | R+34.9 |
| 1968 | 55.5% | 44.5% | D+11.1 | R+22.1 |
| 1964 | 66.6% | 33.4% | D+33.1 | D+52.6 |
| 1960 | 40.3% | 59.7% | R+19.5 | D+33.4 |
| 1956 | 23.6% | 76.4% | R+52.9 | R+15.5 |
| 1952 | 31.3% | 68.7% | R+37.4 | R+16.6 |
| 1948 | 39.3% | 60.1% | R+20.8 | — |
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