Federal Spending · FY2024

Penobscot County, Maine

How much federal money flows through this county?

$1.5B
Total Federal Obligations (FY2024)
$9,682
Per Resident
Above Average SpendingFY2024 Data · USASpending.gov

Federal Spending at a Glance

Total Obligations (FY2024)
$1.5B
Contracts + grants
Per Resident
$9,682
Above Average
Contract Spending
$126.6M
9% of total
Grant Spending
$312.9M
21% of total

How Penobscot County Compares

Per-resident federal spending comparison

Penobscot County$9,682/resident
Maine Average$13,162/resident
National Average$9,394/resident

National Ranking

#607 of 3,135 counties by per-capita federal spending

Frequently Asked Questions

How much federal money does Penobscot County receive?

Penobscot County received $1.5B in federal obligations in FY2024, including contracts and grants.

What is the per-capita federal spending in Penobscot County?

The per-capita federal spending in Penobscot County is $9,682 per resident, based on FY2024 data from USASpending.gov.

Which federal agencies spend the most in Penobscot County?

Agency-level spending data for Penobscot County is being updated.

How does Penobscot County compare to the national average in federal spending?

Penobscot County receives $9,682 per resident, compared to the national average of $9,394 per resident.

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Data: USASpending.gov — Federal Spending Data (FY2024) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.