Cities & Towns in Penobscot County, ME
Penobscot County, county in Maine, United States of America. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 151,655 inhabitants. The county was created 209 years ago in 1816. Its county seat is Bangor.
There are 2 city/town in Penobscot County, ME. The largest city of Penobscot County is Dexter with a population of 3,702. Other cities include and Dixmont population 1,119
Dexter
Dexter, Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States
Dixmont
Dixmont, Human settlement in United States of America
Penobscot County is located in the central part of Maine and home to over 150,000 residents as of July 29, 2023. Here are some of the major cities and towns within Penobscot County:
Bangor
Bangor is the third largest city in Maine and the county seat of Penobscot County. Some key facts about Bangor:
- Population of around 33,039 as of 2010
- Home to the Bangor State Fair held annually in July
- Location of the Bangor International Airport serving central and northern Maine
- Features the Bangor Raceway with harness racing and slot machines
Brewer
Brewer is a city situated along the Penobscot River across from Bangor. Details about Brewer:
- Population around 9,482 as of 2010
- Home to the Eastern Manufacturing Facility producing paper products
- Hosts the annual Brewer Days festival in June
- Location of the Penobscot Bridge connecting to Bangor
Hampden
Hampden is a town located south of Bangor along the Penobscot River. Facts about Hampden:
- Population around 7,257 as of 2010
- Part of the Bangor Metropolitan Statistical Area
- Home to Dorothea Dix Park offering outdoor recreation
- Location of the Hampden Town Office
Old Town
Old Town is a small city situated north of Bangor. Key details about Old Town:
- Population around 7,840 as of 2010
- Borders the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation
- Home to the Old Town Canoe Factory operational since the early 1900s
- Location of the University of Maine campus
So in summary, Penobscot County contains the urban hub of Bangor as well as smaller towns like Brewer, Hampden and Old Town.
All Penobscot County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Penobscot County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Dexter | Town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States | 3,702 |
| Dixmont | Human settlement in United States of America | 1,119 |
