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Presque Isle

Maine · 9,692 residents · 75.778 sq mi
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Presque Isle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,692
+2%since 2000
from 9,511 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Presque Isle
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,563
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,325 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,518
+31%since 2000
from $15,712 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+34%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(9,013)
Black0.3%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(62)
Asian0.8%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(435)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(9,077)
Black0.6%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(127)
Asian0.9%(85)
Other4.6%(448)
Diversity Score17.4%(1,682)
Diversity Score
17
+280%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presque Isle, Maine?

Presque Isle, Maine has about 9,692 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Presque Isle, Maine?

The typical household in Presque Isle, Maine earns about $36,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Presque Isle, Maine expensive?

In Presque Isle, Maine, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Presque Isle, Maine?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Presque Isle, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Presque Isle, Maine?

About 19.0% of people in Presque Isle, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Presque Isle, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Presque Isle, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 858 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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