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Limestone

Maine · 874 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 $31,897. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 579 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,100. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
874
−40%since 2000
from 1,453 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
330 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 549 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+105%since 2000
from 24.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7761K1K2K2K1990201020202024Limestone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,897
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,274
+37%since 2000
from $11,160 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
45.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+59%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(814)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(57)
Diversity Score22.2%(194)
Diversity Score
22
−22%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−90.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Limestone, Maine?

Limestone, Maine has about 874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Limestone, Maine?

The typical household in Limestone, Maine earns about $31,897 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 $76,100.

How educated are people in Limestone, Maine?

About 20.5% 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 15.4% 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 365 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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