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.

Presque Isle locator map
Location of Presque Isle on Maine map.

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
City of Presque Isle  Maine Montage image
City of Presque Isle Maine Montage image

Geography

Presque Isle is located at 46°40'52"N 68°0'57"W (46.6811500, -68.0158600).

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Weather

46°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
2 to 7 mph SE Wednesday

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%.

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Official website of Presque Isle

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Demographics

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
Presque Isle zip code is 04769. County name: Aroostook, County fips: 23003
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Best Things to Do in Presque Isle

1Aroostook State Park

Rating: 4.7 (211)

87 State Park Rd, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details

Phone: +12077688341 | Website available

2Presque Isle Historical

Rating: 4.1 (24)

16 3rd St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details

Phone: +12077621151 | Website available

3Northern Maine Museum Of Science

Rating: 4.3 (12)

Folsom Hall, 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details

Phone: +12077689482 | Website available

4Solar System Model: The Sun

Rating: 3 (1)

Folsom Hall, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States View details

Website available

Services and Civic Places in Presque Isle

1Presque Isle City Hall

Rating: 3 (3)

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, .

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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