Presque Isle, ME

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2021 Population
8,859
2.35% 1-year decline
US Senator
Susan Collins
Republican Party
US Senator
Angus King
Independent Party
2021 Median Age
43
2.38% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
15.9%
0.597% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$47,853
10.2% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$119,600
5% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
4,322
4.3% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Presque Isle, ME had a population of 8.86k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $47,853. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Presque Isle, ME declined from 9,072 to 8,859, a −2.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,410 to $47,853, a 10.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Presque Isle, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.57%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.35%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.25%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.02%).

None of the households in Presque Isle, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Presque Isle, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Presque Isle, ME are University of Maine at Presque Isle (209 degrees awarded in 2021) and Northern Maine Community College (157 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Presque Isle, ME was $119,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in Presque Isle, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Presque Isle, ME was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Presque Isle, ME is home to a population of 8.86k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.79% of Presque Isle, ME residents were born outside of the country (336 people).

In 2021, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.05k people) in Presque Isle, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 228 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 208 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

97.2%
2021 Citizenship
98.1%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Presque Isle, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Presque Isle, ME was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Presque Isle, ME
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    8.05k ± 193
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    228 ± 99.2
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    208 ± 80
1.54%
Hispanic Population
136 people

In 2021, there were 35.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.05k people) in Presque Isle, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 228 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 208 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.54% of the people in Presque Isle, ME are hispanic (136 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    9,400 ± 2,372 people
  2. Germany
    2,803 ± 1,298 people
  3. China
    2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

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Foreign-Born Population

3.79%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
336 people
3.55%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
322 people

As of 2021, 3.79% of Presque Isle, ME residents (336 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Presque Isle, ME was 3.55%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    227 ± 83
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    145 ± 72
  3. Korea
    125 ± 100

Presque Isle, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Presque Isle, ME employs 4.32k people. The largest industries in Presque Isle, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (804 people), Educational Services (608 people), and Retail Trade (501 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($56,635), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,632), and Utilities ($56,625).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

4.32k
2021 Value
± 472
−4.3%
1 Year decline
± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Presque Isle, ME declined at a rate of −4.3%, from 4.52k employees to 4.32k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Presque Isle, ME, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (618 people), Sales & Related Occupations (410 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (342 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Presque Isle, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

4.32k
2021 Value
± 472
−4.3%
1 Year decline
± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Presque Isle, ME declined at a rate of −4.3%, from 4.52k employees to 4.32k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Presque Isle, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (804 people), Educational Services (608 people), and Retail Trade (501 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Presque Isle, ME, though some of these residents may live in Presque Isle, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,048
Median earning men ± $9,291
$30,627
Median earning women ± $2,010

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,146), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,964), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,727).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,769), Public Administration ($36,964), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,472).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $5.2B
  2. $3.92B
  3. $3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B
2020 Value in Maine
$93.4B
Projected 2050 Value in Maine
84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $6.04B
  2. $3.06B
  3. $2.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins
Senator from Maine2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Angus King
Senator from Maine1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Presque Isle, ME awarded 366 degrees. The student population of Presque Isle, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 841 male students and 1,345 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Presque Isle, ME are White (317 and 90.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10 and 2.86%), Black or African American (7 and 2%), and Unknown (6 and 1.71%).

The largest universities in Presque Isle, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine at Presque Isle (209 and 57.1%) and Northern Maine Community College (157 and 42.9%).

The most popular majors in Presque Isle, ME are General Business (67 and 18.3%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (45 and 12.3%), and Registered Nursing (29 and 7.92%).

The median tuition cost in Presque Isle, ME for a public four year colleges is $7,350 for in-state students and $11,760 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Presque Isle, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,186 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,186 students enrolled in Presque Isle, ME, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,712 records, of which 64% were women and 36% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 66 degrees awarded
  2. 28 degrees awarded
  3. 14 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Presque Isle, ME was General Business with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Presque Isle, ME according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 209 degrees awarded
  2. 157 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine at Presque Isle with 209 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Presque Isle, ME, which is 0.687 times less than the 217 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 317 degrees mean that there were 31.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 10 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,350) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,145) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Presque Isle, ME was $119,600 in 2021, which is 0.488 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $113,900 to $119,600, a 5% increase. The homeownership rate in Presque Isle, ME is 56.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Presque Isle, ME have an average commute time of 13.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Presque Isle, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Presque Isle, ME is $47,853. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Presque Isle, ME was Census Tract 9519 with a value of $60,170, followed by Census Tract 9518 and Census Tract 9520, with respective values of $42,036 and $41,313.

Property

$119,600
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,403
$2,352
Median Property Taxes
±$325

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Presque Isle, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Presque Isle, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

56.6%
Homeownership
2021
63.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 56.6% of the housing units in Presque Isle, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9519
  2. Census Tract 9518
  3. Census Tract 9520

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Presque Isle, ME was Census Tract 9519 with a value of $60,170, followed by Census Tract 9518 and Census Tract 9520, with respective values of $42,036 and $41,313.

The following map shows all of the places in Presque Isle, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$47,853
Median Household Income
± $5,387
4.16k
Number of Households
± 433

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.16k households in Presque Isle, ME grew to $47,853 from the previous year's value of $43,410.

The following chart displays the households in Presque Isle, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Presque Isle, ME is from Maine.
0.436
2021 Wage GINI in Maine
0.434
2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (6.18%)
  3. Carpooled (5.73%)

In 2021, 80.9% of workers in Presque Isle, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.18%) and those who carpooled to work (5.73%).

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Commute Time

13.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Presque Isle, ME have a shorter commute time (13.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Presque Isle, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Presque Isle, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Presque Isle, ME have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Presque Isle, ME (1.35k out of 8.44k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Presque Isle, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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91.7% of the population of Presque Isle, ME has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.61% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Aroostook County, ME see 882 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (907 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1670 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 163 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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882 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Aroostook County, ME

Primary care physicians in Aroostook County, ME see an average of 882 patients per year. This represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (907 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Aroostook County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.27%
Uninsured
39.3%
Employer Coverage
21.5%
Medicaid
11.9%
Medicare
17.5%
Non-Group
1.61%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Presque Isle, ME declined by 2.76% from 8.51% to 8.27%.

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