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Penobscot County, Maine (Maine): Economy and Business Data & Market Research


Based on the data from 2002 when the population of Penobscot County, Maine was 146,015

Number of Establishments per 100,000 population

Number of Establishments - Penobscot County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: 173 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 118, State average - 117)
  • A) Wholesale trade: 173 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 118, State average - 117)
  • B) Retail trade: 178 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 121, State average - 104)
  • B) Information: 178 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 121, State average - 104)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: 798 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 546, State average - 440)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: 798 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 546, State average - 440)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: 74 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 50, State average - 46)
  • D) Educational services: 74 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 50, State average - 46)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: 153 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 104, State average - 96)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: 153 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 104, State average - 96)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: 318 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 217, State average - 204)
  • F) Other services (except public administration): 318 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 217, State average - 204)

Number of Employees per 100,000 population

Number of Employees - Penobscot County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: 6,082 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 4,165, State average - 4,635)
  • A) Wholesale trade: 6,082 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 4,165, State average - 4,635)
  • B) Retail trade: 2,573 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,762, State average - 1,265)
  • B) Information: 2,573 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,762, State average - 1,265)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: 10,386 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 7,112, State average - 5,015)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: 10,386 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 7,112, State average - 5,015)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: 1,668 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,142, State average - 736)
  • D) Educational services: 1,668 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 1,142, State average - 736)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: 692 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 473, State average - 377)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: 692 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 473, State average - 377)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: 1000-2499 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 958, State average - 1,369)
  • F) Other services (except public administration): 1000-2499 (Per 100,000 population: Here - 958, State average - 1,369)

Annual Payroll ($1,000) per 100,000 population

Annual Payroll ($1,000) - Penobscot County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: $250,147 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $171,315, State average - $136,441)
  • A) Wholesale trade: $250,147 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $171,315, State average - $136,441)
  • B) Retail trade: $83,796 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $57,388, State average - $53,993)
  • B) Information: $83,796 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $57,388, State average - $53,993)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: $195,301 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $133,754, State average - $98,019)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: $195,301 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $133,754, State average - $98,019)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: $51,155 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $35,034, State average - $26,510)
  • D) Educational services: $51,155 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $35,034, State average - $26,510)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: $14,381 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $9,848, State average - $9,554)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: $14,381 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $9,848, State average - $9,554)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: No data
  • F) Other services (except public administration): No data

Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000) per 100,000 population

Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000) - Penobscot County (2002)

  • A) Manufacturing: $1,193,630 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $817,470, State average - $779,883)
  • A) Wholesale trade: $1,193,630 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $817,470, State average - $779,883)
  • B) Retail trade: $1,001,721 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $686,039, State average - $772,606)
  • B) Information: $1,001,721 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $686,039, State average - $772,606)
  • C) Real estate & rental & leasing: $2,087,667 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $1,429,762, State average - $1,003,344)
  • C) Professional, scientific & technical services: $2,087,667 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $1,429,762, State average - $1,003,344)
  • D) Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service: $N (Per 100,000 population: State average - $0)
  • D) Educational services: $N (Per 100,000 population: State average - $0)
  • E) Health care & social assistance: $83,217 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $56,992, State average - $47,566)
  • E) Arts, entertainment & recreation: $83,217 (Per 100,000 population: Here - $56,992, State average - $47,566)
  • F) Accommodation & food services: No data
  • F) Other services (except public administration): No data

Industry Description Number of Establishments
[1997 / 2002]
Number of Employees
[1997 / 2002]
Annual Payroll ($1,000)
[1997 / 2002]
Shipments / Sales / Receptions ($1,000)
[1997 / 2002]
Manufacturing1736,082$250,147$1,193,630
Paper manufacturing61000-2499--
Pulp, paper & paperboard mills31000-2499--
Paper mills31000-2499--
Paper (except newsprint) mills31000-2499--
Converted paper product manufacturing3500-999--
Other converted paper product manufacturing1500-999--
Sanitary paper product manufacturing1500-999--
Machinery manufacturing9500-999--
Engine, turbine & power transmission equipment manufacturing1500-999--
Engine, turbine & power transmission equipment manufacturing1500-999--
Turbine & turbine generator set units manufacturing1500-999--
Transportation equipment manufacturing5500-999--
Wholesale trade1782,573$83,796$1,001,721
Durable goods merchant wholesalers1101000-2499--
Mtr vehicle & parts & supplies merchant wholesalers14323$8,613$84,783
Automobile & other mtr vehicle merchant wholesalers6100-249--
Mtr vehicle supplies & new parts merchant wholesalers620-99--
Lumber & other const material merchant wholesalers720-99--
Lumber, plywood & wood panel merchant wholesalers520-99--
Prof & commercial equip & supp merchant wholesalers16206$6,319$52,317
Med, dental & hosp equip & supp merchant wholesalers4100-249--
Electrical goods merchant wholesalers14100-249--
Hrdwr, plumb & heat equip & supp merchant wholesalers10100-249--
Machinery, equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers33391$16,452$170,722
Const & mining machinery & equip merchant wholesalers10100-249--
Service estab equipment & supp merchant wholesalers720-99--
Miscellaneous durable goods merchant wholesalers11145$4,086$46,816
Other misc durable goods merchant wholesalers420-99--
Nondurable goods merchant wholesalers59500-999--
Apparel, piece goods & notions merchant wholesalers220-99--
Grocery & related product merchant wholesalers15100-249--
Farm products raw materials merchant wholesalers420-99--
Other farm product raw materials merchant wholesalers320-99--
Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers9100-249--
Petroleum bulk stations & terminals6100-249--
Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers11100-249--
Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers920-99--
Wholesale electronic markets and agents and brokers920-99--
Wholesale trade agents & brokers920-99--
Retail trade79810,386$195,301$2,087,667
Motor vehicle & parts dealers1141,755$53,560$648,737
Automobile dealers461,122$37,472$534,378
New car dealers26987$33,876$493,949
Used car dealers20135$3,596$40,429
Other motor vehicle dealers17165$4,197$50,143
Recreational vehicle dealers545$1,621$21,999
Motorcycle, boat & other motor vehicle dealers12120$2,576$28,144
Motorcycle dealers429$553$9,245
Boat dealers520-99--
All other motor vehicle dealers320-99--
Automotive parts, accessories & tire stores51468$11,891$64,216
Automotive parts & accessories stores44391$9,728$47,895
Tire dealers777$2,163$16,321
Furniture & home furnishings stores31220$4,054$31,956
Furniture stores12104$2,040$14,167
Home furnishings stores19116$2,014$17,789
Floor covering stores1237$778$6,203
Other home furnishings stores779$1,236$11,586
All other home furnishings stores620-99--
Electronics & appliance stores27255$5,070$54,014
Electronics & appliance stores27255$5,070$54,014
Appliance, television & other electronics stores21226$4,697$50,489
Household appliance stores939$939$8,192
Radio, television & other electronics stores12187$3,758$42,297
Computer & software stores629$373$3,525
Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers65639$16,064$139,648
Building material & supplies dealers51566$14,537$125,977
Home centers2100-249--
Paint & wallpaper stores420-99--
Hardware stores17100-249--
Other building material dealers28221$7,616$50,097
Lawn & garden equipment & supplies stores1473$1,527$13,671
Outdoor power equipment stores630$716$7,026
Nursery, garden center & farm supply stores843$811$6,645
Food & beverage stores982,139$31,951$332,220
Grocery stores872,117$31,471$324,919
Supermarkets & other grocery (except convenience) stores391,832$28,419$293,101
Convenience stores48285$3,052$31,818
Specialty food stores60-19--
Health & personal care stores39440$10,972$83,905
Health & personal care stores39440$10,972$83,905
Pharmacies & drug stores18250-499--
Cosmetics, beauty supplies & perfume stores520-99--
Optical goods stores759$1,396$4,453
Other health & personal care stores920-99--
Food (health) supplement stores620-99--
Gasoline stations1041,112$15,623$223,605
Gasoline stations1041,112$15,623$223,605
Gasoline stations with convenience stores81784$9,758$151,617
Other gasoline stations23328$5,865$71,988
Clothing & clothing accessories stores70758$8,442$72,752
Clothing stores42610$5,649$51,359
Men's clothing stores320-99--
Children's & infants' clothing stores320-99--
Family clothing stores13250-499--
Clothing accessories stores20-19--
Other clothing stores837$463$3,390
Shoe stores1673$1,331$10,186
Jewelry, luggage & leather goods stores1275$1,462$11,207
Jewelry stores1275$1,462$11,207
Sporting goods, hobby, book & music stores49353$4,861$43,744
Sporting goods, hobby & musical instrument stores35229$3,156$28,424
Sporting goods stores24100-249--
Hobby, toy & game stores520-99--
Sewing, needlework & piece goods stores320-99--
Musical instrument & supplies stores313$276$1,290
Book, periodical & music stores14124$1,705$15,320
Book stores & news dealers995$1,397$11,745
Book stores820-99--
News dealers & newsstands10-19--
Prerecorded tape, compact disc & record stores529$308$3,575
General merchandise stores381,653$25,503$291,175
Department stores101000-2499--
Department stores101000-2499--
Department stores (expt discount dept stores)3250-499--
Discount department stores7500-999--
Other general merchandise stores28250-499--
All other general merchandise stores27100-249--
Miscellaneous store retailers93452$6,745$61,332
Florists1620-99--
Office supplies, stationery & gift stores28191$2,235$23,092
Office supplies & stationery stores420-99--
Gift, novelty & souvenir stores24100-249--
Used merchandise stores1236$413$3,881
Other miscellaneous store retailers37100-249--
Pet & pet supplies stores520-99--
Art dealers30-19--
Manufactured (mobile) home dealers740$1,512$15,040
All other miscellaneous store retailers2220-99--
Nonstore retailers70610$12,456$104,579
Electronic shopping & mail-order houses820-99--
Vending machine operators520-99--
Direct selling establishments57494$10,164$91,286
Fuel dealers38337$7,644$76,943
Heating oil dealers35250-499--
Other direct selling establishments19157$2,520$14,343
Information741,668$51,155N
Publishing industries (except Internet)17525$14,537$36,527
Newspaper, periodical, book & directory publishers16500-999--
Newspaper publishers11501$13,757$34,749
Motion picture & sound recording industries220-99-N
Motion picture & video industries220-99-N
Motion picture & video exhibition220-99--
Broadcasting (except Internet)12258$6,610$21,533
Radio & television broadcasting12258$6,610$21,533
Telecommunications35730$25,196N
Wired telecommunications carriers19364$13,922Q
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)12100-249-Q
Wireless telecommunications carriers (except satellite)12100-249-Q
Cellular & other wireless telecommunications10100-249-Q
Internet service providers, web search portals & data processing5120$4,324$15,430
Internet service providers & web search portals4100-249--
Internet service providers & web search portals4100-249--
Internet service providers4100-249--
Real estate & rental & leasing153692$14,381$83,217
Real estate108332$6,834$44,093
Lessors of real estate49144$2,203$24,087
Lessors of residential buildings & dwellings2985$1,365$12,133
Lessors of nonresidential buildings (except miniwarehouses)1551$729$11,261
Offices of real estate agents & brokers3194$2,352$14,053
Activities related to real estate2894$2,279$5,953
Real estate property managers1682$1,837$3,897
Residential property managers1263$1,255$3,066
Rental & leasing services45360$7,547$39,124
Consumer goods rental25220$3,649$16,798
Video tape & disc rental15130$1,140$6,241
Professional, scientific & technical services3181000-2499--
Professional, scientific & technical services3181000-2499--
Legal services96500-999--
Offices of lawyers92496$20,644$50,821
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services64307$9,102$18,907
Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services64307$9,102$18,907
Offices of certified public accountants27156$6,514$13,508
Tax preparation services1053$567$1,526
Other accounting services2220-99--
Architectural, engineering & related services50500$17,232$36,266
Architectural services4100-249--
Engineering services24170$7,267$14,618
Surveying & mapping (except geophysical) services13203$7,065$11,717
Computer systems design & related services27100-249--
Management, scientific & technical consulting services34100-249--
Management consulting services2484$4,006$8,414
Human resources & executive search consulting services820-99--
Scientific research & development services620-99--
Advertising & related services820-99--
Other professional, scientific & technical services27100-249--
Photographic services1120-99--
Photography studios, portrait1120-99--
Veterinary services15124$3,322$8,991
Administrative & support & waste management & remediation service1823,371$81,826$163,211
Administrative & support services1623,244$77,510$141,192
Office administrative services9115$3,880$10,388
Employment services16904$31,979$47,647
Temporary help services12500-999--
Business support services15439$9,130$15,012
Telephone call centers4250-499--
Travel arrangement & reservation services1364$1,308$2,607
Investigation & security services12680$11,500$16,593
Investigation, guard & armored car services8662$10,990$15,275
Security guards & patrol services5500-999--
Services to buildings & dwellings77595$8,999$23,830
Janitorial services26385$4,566$9,572
Landscaping services36105$2,389$9,607
Carpet & upholstery cleaning services770$1,247$2,547
Other support services17100-249--
All other support services15100-249--
Waste management & remediation services20127$4,316$22,019
Waste collection1379$2,789$11,922
Remediation & other waste management services748$1,527$10,097
All other waste management services320-99--
Septic tank & related services320-99--
Educational services20100-249--
Educational services20100-249--
Technical & trade schools4100-249--
Technical & trade schools4100-249--
Beauty & cosmetology schools10-19--
Other technical & trade schools2100-249--
Other schools & instruction1320-99--
Health care & social assistance51313,565$401,141$934,818
Ambulatory health care services2803,163$128,552$260,023
Offices of physicians1111,183$71,180$125,149
Offices of physicians1111,183$71,180$125,149
Offices of physicians (except mental health specialists)1061000-2499--
Offices of physicians, mental health specialists50-19--
Offices of dentists48373$12,599$34,570
Offices of other health practitioners70306$8,036$22,177
Offices of chiropractors1751$1,371$4,478
Offices of optometrists1592$2,438$8,282
Offices of mental health practitioners (except physicians)1271$1,315$2,348
Offices of physical, occupational & speech therapists, and audiol1220-99--
Offices of physical, occupational & speech therapists and audiol1220-99--
Offices of all other health practitioners1420-99--
Offices of podiatrists618$431$1,690
Outpatient care centers18250-499--
Outpatient mental health & substance abuse centers9100-249--
Medical & diagnostic laboratories8335$11,022$32,563
Medical & diagnostic laboratories8335$11,022$32,563
Medical laboratories4250-499--
Home health care services18250-499--
Other ambulatory health care services7100-249--
Hospitals62500-4999--
General medical & surgical hospitals54,008$158,383$414,692
Nursing & residential care facilities1042500-4999--
Nursing care facilities161,891$24,944$50,965
Residential mental retardation/health & substance abuse facility56500-999--
Residential mental retardation facilities38544$7,037$18,142
Residential mental health & substance abuse facilities18100-249--
Community care facilities for the elderly21100-249--
Community care facilities for the elderly21100-249--
Homes for the elderly21100-249--
Other residential care facilities11100-249--
Social assistance1232,883$57,294$134,971
Individual & family services612,047$46,197$114,212
Child & youth services10462$9,622$24,725
Services for the elderly & persons with disabilities25662$10,733$30,573
Other individual & family services26923$25,842$58,914
Community food & housing/emergency & other relief services620-99--
Community housing services520-99--
Vocational rehabilitation services10452$5,767$10,355
Child day care services46250-499--
Arts, entertainment & recreation74381$4,874$48,539
Performing arts, spectator sports & related industries2066$1,497$37,891
Independent artists, writers & performers60-19--
Amusement, gambling & recreation industries48250-499--
Other amusement & recreation services47250-499--
Fitness & recreational sports centers1520-99--
All other amusement & recreation industries1320-99--
Accommodation & food services3025,229$58,178$185,903
Accommodation60948$14,038$39,956
Traveler accommodation39919$13,584$37,381
Hotels (except casino hotels) & motels39919$13,584$37,381
RV (recreational vehicle) parks & recreational camps1315$333$1,642
RV (recreational vehicle) parks & recreational camps1315$333$1,642
RV (recreational vehicle) parks & campgrounds812$206$1,139
Recreational & vacation camps (except campgrounds)53$127$503
Rooming & boarding houses814$121$933
Food services & drinking places2424,281$44,140$145,947
Full-service restaurants1151000-2499--
Limited-service eating places1031,674$16,121$59,984
Limited-service eating places1031,674$16,121$59,984
Limited-service restaurants821,463$13,716$50,988
Special food services7100-249--
Other services (except public administration)2791,732$32,505$121,339
Repair & maintenance143715$17,613$58,792
Automotive repair & maintenance108584$14,031$47,769
Automotive mechanical & electrical repair & maintenance68317$7,418$23,995
General automotive repair58250-499--
Other automotive mechanical & electrical repair & maintenance60-19--
Automotive body, paint, interior & glass repair28209$5,548$20,433
Automotive body, paint & interior repair & maintenance22104$2,624$10,079
Automotive glass replacement6105$2,924$10,354
Other automotive repair & maintenance1258$1,065$3,341
Electronic & precision equipment repair & maintenance1220-99--
Com & industrial mach & equip (exc auto/elect) repair & maint1120-99--
Personal & household goods repair & maintenance1220-99--
Personal & laundry services81486$8,740$31,130
Personal care services35139$1,822$4,513
Hair, nail & skin care services31110$1,662$3,888
Beauty salons28100-249--
Death care services1420-99--
Funeral homes & funeral services1220-99--
Drycleaning & laundry services16191$3,712$14,070
Coin-operated laundries & drycleaners1120-99--
Drycleaning & laundry services (except coin-operated)220-99--
Linen & uniform supply320-99--
Other personal services1620-99--
Pet care (except veterinary) services747$526$1,636

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