Limestone town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Limestone town has a 2024 population of 1,515. Limestone town is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,521 in 2020.
The average household income in Limestone town is $58,431 with a poverty rate of 16.08%. The median age in Limestone town is 43.1 years: 40.8 years for males, and 47.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Limestone town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,520 | 93.37% |
| Native American | 58 | 3.56% |
| Black or African American | 22 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.98% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.74% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 657 | 2.15 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Married | 299 | 2.76 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Non Family | 231 | 1.05 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Male | 66 | 2.95 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 61 | 2.46 | 8.2 | 91.8 |
2.67
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
62.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 7.17% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 9.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 156 | 13.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 4.34% |
| High School Graduate | 362 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 351 | 31.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,063 | 971 | 203 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| Black | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,985 | $50,147 | $63,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,607 | $90,179 | $61,125 |
| High School Graduate | $19,250 | $0 | $19,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $65,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,708 | $42,344 | $34,085 |
| Some College | $34,329 | $55,509 | $32,835 |
$35,708
Average Earnings
$42,344
Average Male
$34,085
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.74% of Limestone town residents speak only English, while 8.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,349 | 216 | 16.01% |
| Native | 58 | 17 | 29.31% |
16.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.37%
Male Poverty Rate
16.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Limestone town is Native, with 29.31% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Limestone town is White, with 16.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.23% |
| High School | 24.51% |
| Some College | 15.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Male Employed | 8.89% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,531 | $61,154 |
| Households | $44,279 | $58,431 |
| Married Families | $62,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $50,266 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.0%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
197
Number of Veterans
154
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 60 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 40 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 165 | 14.18% |
| Native American | 17 | 39.53% |
| Black | 8 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 43.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.52%
Born in Limestone town
95.7%
Native Born
4.3%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
3.32%
Naturalized
95.7% of Limestone town residents were born in the United States, with 66.52% having been born in Maine. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,505 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 1,507 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 1,509 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 1,511 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 1,513 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2024 | 1,515 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 1,517 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 1,519 | 1 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 1,518 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 1,521 | -653 | -30.04% |
| 2019 | 2,174 | -10 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 2,184 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 2,202 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 2,218 | 19 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 2,199 | -20 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 2,219 | -16 | -0.72% |
| 2013 | 2,235 | -41 | -1.8% |
| 2012 | 2,276 | -18 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 2,294 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2010 | 2,307 | 0 | 0% |