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Limestone

Maine · 1,079 residents · 2.649 sq mi
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Limestone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,607. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 374 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,100. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,079
−26%since 2000
from 1,453 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
407 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+105%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7761K1K2K2K1990201020202024Limestone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,607
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,550
+228%since 2000
from $11,160 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+23%since 2010
from 0.429 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,239)
Black5.8%(85)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(69)
Asian1.7%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.6%(416)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,052)
Black1.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score6.1%(66)
Diversity Score
6
−79%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+42%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.1%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 24.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, Maine?

Limestone, Maine has about 1,079 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limestone, Maine?

The typical household in Limestone, Maine earns about $52,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Limestone, Maine expensive?

In Limestone, Maine, the median home is worth about $97,100, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Limestone, Maine?

About 18.6% of adults age 25 and over in Limestone, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Limestone, Maine?

About 13.8% of people in Limestone, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Limestone, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Limestone, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 160 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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