Population 8,974 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Presque Isle
Household size in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.24 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.16 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.09 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Presque Isle is a place of small households, averaging 2.09 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.24 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.7 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Presque Isle skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 40.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Presque Isle (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Maine as a whole (8.8%). The single-parent share has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Presque Isle
Renters in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.9% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Presque Isle rent their homes (41.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among owners, 46.0% have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Presque Isle is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Maine overall (16.4%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Presque Isle is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $604 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $604 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $842 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$464 | +$606 |
Rent in Presque Isle runs $842 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $232 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only three of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Presque Isle
Bachelor's degrees in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Presque Isle than nationally: 25.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Presque Isle has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Maine cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.5% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Presque Isle is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in Maine overall (94.8%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Presque Isle
| Period | Presque Isle | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Presque Isle than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Presque Isle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presque Isle | 2.09 | 44.1 | 12.6% | 41.7% | 8.6% | 1969 | $842 | 25.8% | 93.2% | 4.5% |
| Maple Grove | 2.58 | 56.0 | 7.2% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1970 | $850 | 34.9% | 84.5% | 12.0% |
| Spragueville | 2.44 | 43.4 | 13.4% | 9.0% | 9.5% | 1974 | $599 | 31.8% | 94.5% | 1.7% |
| Mapleton | 2.38 | 43.8 | 14.4% | 15.7% | 10.7% | 1978 | $535 | 31.1% | 95.7% | 3.5% |
| Easton Center | 2.64 | 52.6 | 3.3% | 14.2% | 19.0% | 1975 | $510 | 18.9% | 91.9% | 5.7% |
| Easton | 2.63 | 51.9 | 3.7% | 14.1% | 19.2% | 1975 | $521 | 19.3% | 91.7% | 5.9% |
| Westfield | 2.22 | 47.7 | 9.0% | 27.1% | 16.9% | 1969 | $502 | 20.4% | 88.8% | 12.7% |
| Washburn | 2.28 | 46.4 | 7.3% | 20.3% | 15.6% | 1969 | $495 | 26.7% | 90.7% | 6.7% |
| Fort Fairfield | 2.19 | 46.8 | 7.3% | 20.6% | 17.0% | 1971 | $614 | 33.0% | 92.3% | 9.2% |
| Mars Hill-Blaine | 2.40 | 43.6 | 7.0% | 26.5% | 17.4% | 1971 | $640 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 8.0% |
| Goodrich | 2.29 | 42.3 | 12.2% | 31.0% | 24.7% | 1998 | $850 | 41.7% | 91.4% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Presque Isle. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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