Limestone, ME Demographics

A map of Limestone's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,052	814	97.5%	93.1%
Black	16	8	1.5%	0.9%
Asian	5	0	0.5%	0.0%
Multiracial	5	26	0.5%	3.0%
Hispanic	1	21	0.1%	2.4%
Native American/Other	0	5	0.0%	0.6%

Limestone, Maine has an estimated population of 1,079, a large increase from the 874 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.5% White, 1.5% Black, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Limestone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Limestone has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Maine overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Limestone, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 4.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Limestone is ranked the 100th most populous place in Maine, out of 155 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Limestone was ranked the 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Limestone's White Population

1,052 residents of Limestone, or 97.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Limestone is higher than in Maine overall, where 89.9% of the population is White. Limestone ranks 48th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's White population has grown by an estimated 29.2%. White residents' share of Limestone's population has increased from 93.1% to 97.5%.

Limestone is more White than neighboring Fort Fairfield (92.8% White), Caribou (91.5% White), Presque Isle (90.1% White), Van Buren (92.9% White), and Washburn (89.2% White).

Limestone's Black Population

16 residents of Limestone, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Limestone is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Limestone ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Limestone's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Limestone is more Black than neighboring Fort Fairfield (0% Black), Caribou (0.1% Black), and Washburn (0.6% Black). Limestone is less Black than neighboring Presque Isle (1.7% Black), and Van Buren (2% Black).

Limestone's Asian Population

5 residents of Limestone, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Limestone is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 1.1% of the population is Asian. Limestone ranks 137th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Asian residents' share of Limestone's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.5%.

Limestone is more Asian than neighboring Caribou (0.4% Asian). Limestone is less Asian than neighboring Presque Isle (0.8% Asian), Van Buren (2.5% Asian), and Washburn (1% Asian).

Limestone's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Limestone, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Limestone is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 2.2% of the population is Hispanic. Limestone ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 95.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Limestone's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.1%.

Limestone is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Fairfield (4.3% Hispanic), Caribou (0.9% Hispanic), Presque Isle (1.4% Hispanic), Van Buren (0.4% Hispanic), and Washburn (2.6% Hispanic).

Limestone's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Limestone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Limestone is comparable to the share in Maine overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Limestone ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Limestone's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Limestone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Caribou (1.4% Native American/Other), Presque Isle (2.5% Native American/Other), Van Buren (0.1% Native American/Other), and Washburn (4.6% Native American/Other).

Limestone's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Limestone, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Limestone is slightly lower than in Maine overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Limestone ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 155 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Limestone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Limestone's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.5%.

Limestone is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Fairfield (2.3% Multiracial), Caribou (5.7% Multiracial), Presque Isle (3.4% Multiracial), Van Buren (2.1% Multiracial), and Washburn (2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.