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Limestone, ME
Census-designated place in Aroostook County, Maine.
Population
1,079
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
407
ZIP codes
0
Limestone and its ZIP codes
Limestone at a glance
- Limestone is about 9.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,607, 30% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,100 (67% below Maine) and median rent is $605 a month.
Local data for Limestone, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Limestone, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,607
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$97,100
Median rent
$605/mo
Homeownership
63.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (236), German Americans (225), Irish Americans (171).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Limestone.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,513
25,657 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$770M
FY 2026, $11,480 per person
How people get to work
Limestone, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Limestone, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,940
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
75° / -1°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Limestone, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Limestone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaribouCity | 8.5 mi | 79.3 |
| Fort FairfieldCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| Presque IsleCity | 17 mi | 75.8 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.5 |
| Van BurenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.3 |
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3 |
| Mars HillCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.1 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Limestone, ME in?
- Limestone is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What is the population of Limestone, ME?
- About 1,079 people live in Limestone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Limestone?
- Nearby places include Caribou (8.5 mi), Fort Fairfield (10 mi), Presque Isle (17 mi), Washburn (18 mi), Van Buren (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023