Penobscot, Maine

Penobscot is a unified school district in Hancock County, Maine, for grades K–12. About 1,154 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 39.9 sq mi (103 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,154 ± 154
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
County
Hancock County
Land area
39.9 sq mi (103 km²)
Median household income
$63,194 ± $14,420
Median home value
$296,400 ± $57,769
Water area
6.68 sq mi (17.3 km²)
State
Maine
Census code (GEOID)
2309630
Coordinates (central point)
44.482530, -68.706734

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 Penobscot, largest first

  1. Town of Penobscot1,154 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. Castine6.2 mi southwest
  2. Regional School Unit 257.6 mi north
  3. Regional School Unit 209.1 mi west
  4. Brooksville9.8 mi south
  5. Surry9.9 mi east
  6. Sedgwick10 mi south
  7. Blue Hill10 mi southeast

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

Before using this answer for enrollment

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