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Mapleton, ME
Census-designated place in Aroostook County, Maine.
Population
705
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
235
ZIP codes
0
Mapleton and its ZIP codes
Mapleton at a glance
- Mapleton is about 5.2 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,146, 9% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,900 (54% below Maine) and median rent is $365 a month.
Local data for Mapleton, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mapleton, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,146
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$137,900
Median rent
$365/mo
Homeownership
83.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
33.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (153), French Americans (74), German Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Mapleton.
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
Mapleton, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mapleton, 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
79° / 3°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mapleton, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Mapleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Presque IsleCity | 7.9 mi | 75.8 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| CaribouCity | 15 mi | 79.3 |
| Fort FairfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Mars HillCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mapleton, ME in?
- Mapleton is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What is the population of Mapleton, ME?
- About 705 people live in Mapleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mapleton?
- Nearby places include Washburn (7.1 mi), Presque Isle (7.9 mi), Ashland (13 mi), Caribou (15 mi), Fort Fairfield (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023