Limestone, Maine Population

The population of Limestone town is 1,826, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
1,826
Total Population
36.1
Median age
45.78%
Female population %
118.4:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
60-64 years
Largest age group
57.5
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
5
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

Limestone town's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in Limestone town is 36.1, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • Limestone town's population under 18 was 29.63%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Limestone town's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 14.29% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in Limestone town, 22.23% were under the age of 15, 21.19% aged 15 to 29, 42.28% aged 30 to 64, 13.36% aged 65 to 84, and 0.93% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows Limestone town's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Limestone, Maine population by age group. The largest age group was 60-64 years with a poulation of 198 (10.84% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 154 less females than males in Limestone town:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 45.78% females and 54.22% males in Limestone, Maine.
  • The Limestone, Maine gender ratio is 118.4:100 i.e. 118.4 men to 100 women (1.184).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 10-14 years with a population of 165.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 60-64 years with a population of 125.
The grouped bar chart shows Limestone, Maine population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 10-14 years (165) | Female # 60-64 years (125). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

Limestone town's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of Limestone town population: 93.48% are White, 1.15% are Black or African American, 3.23% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.31% are Asian and 0.82% are multiracial.
  • Limestone town's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the town.
  • By ethnicity, 5 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,776 (97.26% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in Limestone town is White with a population of 1,707 (93.48% of the total population).
The bar chart shows Limestone, Maine population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
Limestone, Maine population by race. The largest racial group in Limestone town is White with a population of 1,707 (93.48% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

Limestone town's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 2,356 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, Limestone town's population decreased by 49 (2.08%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, Limestone town's population decreased by 783 (33.94%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, Limestone town's population was lowest in year 2021 at 1,521.
The graph shows Limestone town's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Limestone town's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 1,523. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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