Presque Isle, Maine
Presque Isle: city in Maine, United States
About
Presque Isle is a city located in the county of Aroostook in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,692 and a population density of 48 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,950 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Presque Isle
| Population | 8,950 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Aroostook County |
| Postal code | 04769 |
| Plate code | 207 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 200.99 km2 |
| Official name | Presque Isle |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.6812,-68.0159 |
| Altitude | 456 feet / 139 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1859 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:54:39 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 45 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.29% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Presque Isle is located at 46°40'52"N 68°0'57"W (46.6811500, -68.0158600).
Presque Isle map
Weather
A slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southeast wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Presque Isle
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Presque Isle decreased by 8.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,692 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,616 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,525 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,404 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,319 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,255 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,183 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,101 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,041 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,007 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,950 | -0.64% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Presque Isle
1Aroostook State Park
87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077688341 | Website available
2Presque Isle Historical
16 3rd St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077621151 | Website available
3Northern Maine Museum Of Science
Folsom Hall, 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077689482 | Website available
4Solar System Model: The Sun
Folsom Hall, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Presque Isle
1Presque Isle City Hall
12 2nd St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 View details
Phone: +12077602700 | Website available
2Presque Isle Sewer District
541 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769 View details
Phone: +12077625061 | Website available
3Agricultural Food & Resources
744 Main St UNIT 9, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077642038
4USDA Rural Development
99 Griffin St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077644155 | Website available
5US Rural Development
735 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077644151 | Website available
6USDA New England Plant
47 Houlton Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details
Phone: +12077685813 | Website available
People born in Presque Isle (12)
People born in Presque Isle, including writer Lynn Flewelling, writer John Crowley, paleontologist Jack Sepkoski, .
More notable people
- Alexander Willette (Maine State Legislator) he was born in 02/04/1989
- Carl Porter Duncan (American psychologist) he was born in 27/12/1921
- Jessica McClintock (American fashion designer) she was born in 19/06/1930
- John Lisnik (Member of the Maine House of Representatives) he was born in 19/12/1946
- Ron Tingley (American baseball player) he was born in 27/05/1959
- Seth Morgan (Ohio State Senator succeeding Jon Husted) he was born in 26/02/1978
- Warren Silver (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1948
- Gilda E. Nardone (American women's employment advocate)
- Oliver Spurgeon English (American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst) he was born in 27/09/1901
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Presque Isle, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161341 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle (ME) | 04769-2888 |
Closest post offices linked to Presque Isle.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Presque Isl Post Office | Presque Isle (ME) | 04769 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Presque Isle, Michigan township in Presque Isle County, Michigan with a population of 1,572 people.
- Presque Isle, Wisconsin human settlement in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America with a population of 617 people.
Other cities in Aroostook County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aroostook County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou | 7,622 | City in Maine |
| Houlton | 5,766 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fort Kent | 3,805 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Madawaska | 3,715 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Fort Fairfield | 3,278 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Limestone | 2,164 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Van Buren | 1,983 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Mapleton | 1,824 | Main settlement in the town of the same name in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Washburn | 1,533 | Town in Maine |
| Mars Hill | 1,461 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Hodgdon | 1,267 | City in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
| Ashland | 1,214 | Town of the United States |
| Easton | 1,177 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Frenchville | 1,031 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Littleton | 982 | Town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States |
| Linneus | 907 | Human settlement in Aroostook County, Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Presque Isle distances to largest Maine cities