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Mars Hill, ME
Census-designated place in Aroostook County, Maine.
Population
841
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Mars Hill and its ZIP codes
Mars Hill at a glance
- Mars Hill is about 8.8 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,932, 31% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (58% below Maine) and median rent is $473 a month.
Local data for Mars Hill, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mars Hill, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,932
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$473/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.0%
Median age
50.9
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (132), French Americans (76), Scottish Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aroostook County. PPP loans are for Mars Hill.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 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
Mars Hill, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.9%
- Carpooled22.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mars Hill, 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
78° / 1°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mars Hill, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
15.1%
U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Mars Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlaineCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 2.7 |
| Presque IsleCity | 14 mi | 75.8 |
| Fort FairfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| MapletonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 4.5 |
| CaribouCity | 25 mi | 79.3 |
| AshlandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.5 |
| LimestoneCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| HoultonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mars Hill, ME in?
- Mars Hill is in Aroostook County, Maine.
- What is the population of Mars Hill, ME?
- About 841 people live in Mars Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mars Hill?
- Nearby places include Blaine (2 mi), Presque Isle (14 mi), Fort Fairfield (17 mi), Mapleton (17 mi), Washburn (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023