Bangor, Maine

Bangor is a unified school district in Penobscot County, Maine, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 31,938 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 34.3 sq mi (88.7 km²) of land.

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Bangor in Maine
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
31,938 ± 28
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Penobscot County
Land area
34.3 sq mi (88.7 km²)
Median household income
$59,942 ± $7,028
Median home value
$219,600 ± $10,305
Water area
0.34 sq mi (0.87 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2302820
Coordinates (central point)
44.829625, -68.788767

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Bangor, largest first

  1. Bangor (city)31,938 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Veazie3.9 mi east
  2. Brewer4.1 mi southeast
  3. Regional School Unit 264.4 mi northeast
  4. Glenburn5.2 mi northwest
  5. Hermon6.3 mi west
  6. Regional School Unit 2213 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Bangor. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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