Presque Isle

City in Aroostook County, Maine

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Presque Isle is a city in Aroostook County, Maine, with 8,797 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 456 ft (139 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mapleton, 5.7 miles W.

About Presque Isle

Presque Isle ( PRESK) is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,797 at the 2020 Census. The city is home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, the Aroostook Centre Mall, and the Presque Isle International Airport.

Presque Isle is the headquarters of the Mi'kmaq Nation, a federally recognized tribe.

It is located less than 20 miles from the Canadian border.

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Median household income
$55,768
Median home value
$147,200
Median rent
$904/mo
Median age
44.1
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Presque Isle, ME population

Presque Isle had 8,797 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,797
Density116 per sq mi (45 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Presque Isle at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyAroostook County
TypeCity
Population8,797 (2020)
Land area75.79 sq mi (196.3 km²)
Water area1.81 sq mi (4.70 km²)
Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Coordinates46.6884° N, 67.9933° W
ZIP code04769
Official websitepresqueislemaine.gov
Census code (GEOID)2360825

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Presque Isle

What county is Presque Isle in?

Presque Isle is in Aroostook County, Maine.

What is the population of Presque Isle, ME?

8,797 people lived in Presque Isle at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Presque Isle, ME?

The ZIP code of Presque Isle is 04769.

What is the elevation of Presque Isle?

456 feet (139 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Presque Isle?

Mapleton (5.7 mi), Easton (7.9 mi), Chapman (8.6 mi), Fort Fairfield (8.7 mi), Washburn (9.0 mi).

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