Hotels, motels and lodging in Penobscot County, ME: how many are there?

Penobscot County, Maine had 43 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees in 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's County Business Patterns. Penobscot County ranks 326th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 16 in Maine.

43establishments with paid employees
326thof 2,243 US counties
5thof 16 counties in Maine
~663jobs, approximate

Establishments by number of employees

Establishments of hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Penobscot County, ME, by employees per establishment (2023).
EmployeesEstablishmentsShare
Under 5 employees2252.4%
5 to 949.5%
10 to 19716.7%
20 to 49921.4%
50 to 9900%
100 or more00%

Employment is approximate: the Census Bureau adds statistical noise to protect confidentiality. Establishment counts are not noised.

Where Penobscot County fits in Maine

Maine has 671 hotels, motels and other traveler lodging with paid employees across 16 counties; Penobscot County has 6.4% of them. Nationally, the total is 59,518.

Other counties in Maine

Other categories in Penobscot County

Frequently asked questions

How many hotels, motels and other traveler lodging are there in Penobscot County, ME?

43 establishments with paid employees in 2023, according to Census Bureau County Business Patterns. Businesses with no employees, such as many owner-operated shops, are not counted.

How does Penobscot County compare with other counties?

Penobscot County ranks 326th among the 2,243 US counties with data for this category, and 5th of 16 in Maine.

How big are hotels, motels and other traveler lodging in Penobscot County?

52% of them have fewer than 5 employees and 21% have 20 or more, based on the number of employees per establishment.

Source: County Business Patterns, U.S. Census Bureau, 2023. Only establishments with paid employees are counted (NAICS 7211). Methodology and limits.