Maine has 9 counties tracked by the Boom Town Index, with an average score of 42/100.
The state faces economic headwinds, with most counties scoring below the national median on growth indicators.
The top-performing county is Penobscot County (BTI 57), while Androscoggin County (BTI 27) trails the pack.
| Rank | County | BTI Score | Proj. Growth | GDP | Pop Growth | Income | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Penobscot County | 57 | +1.0% | +3.1% | +0.3% | +7.8% | 3.6x |
| 02 | Somerset County | 56 | +0.9% | +2.0% | +0.5% | +12.7% | 4.1x |
| 03 | Oxford County | 51 | +0.7% | +1.1% | +0.8% | +6.6% | 5.2x |
| 04 | Aroostook County | 48 | +0.6% | +5.5% | -0.1% | +7.5% | 3.0x |
| 05 | York County | 44 | +0.5% | +3.7% | +1.1% | +8.0% | 6.5x |
| 06 | Hancock County | 40 | +0.4% | +2.0% | +0.8% | +6.3% | 4.9x |
| 07 | Kennebec County | 31 | +0.1% | +4.8% | +0.6% | +6.9% | 3.7x |
| 08 | Cumberland County | 29 | -0.0% | +3.0% | +0.9% | +8.7% | 4.1x |
| 09 | Androscoggin County | 27 | -0.1% | +2.7% | +1.1% | +8.8% | 4.3x |