Mapleton town, Maine
Mapleton town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mapleton town is a geographic entity located in Aroostook County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,909. The land area covers 33.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,909 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 782 | ±139 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 882 | ±147 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 782 | ±139 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 100 | ±50 |
| Median Home Value | $191,800 | ±$22,934 |
| Median Gross Rent | $610 | ±$277 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $91,731 | ±$24,729 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,225 | ±$4,006 |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | ±3.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 166 | ±69 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±4.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 967 | ±194 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±6.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF MAPLETON
GUS Population: 1,905 (2024)
ID: 166189
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN MANAGER
PO BOX 500, MAPLETON ME 04757-0500
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GUS Population: 66,776 (2024)
ID: 105825
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY TREASURER
144 SWEDEN ST, STE 1, CARIBOU ME 04736-2137
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Mapleton | PK-05 | Mapleton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | Ashland, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Caribou, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Caribou, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Caribou, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Mars Hill, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Easton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Easton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Presque Isle, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Fort Fairfield, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 9 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Northern Maine Community College
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College | 3.7 mi away | 33 Edgemont Dr, Presque Isle, ME, 04769-2016 |
2077682700
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MARK AND EMILY TURNER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.9 mi away | 39 SECOND STREET, PRESQUE ISLE, ME, 04769 |
(207) 764-2571
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University of Maine at Presque Isle
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College | 5.0 mi away | 181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME, 04769-2888 |
2077689400
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WASHBURN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | 1290 MAIN STREET, WASHBURN, ME, 04786 |
(207) 455-4814
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CARIBOU PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 30 HIGH STREET, CARIBOU, ME, 04736 |
(207) 493-4214
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FORT FAIRFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 339 MAIN STREET, FORT FAIRFIELD, ME, 04742 |
(207) 472-3880
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GLADYS J. CRAIG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 14.6 mi away | 57 EXCHANGE STREET, ASHLAND, ME, 04732 |
(207) 435-6532
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WALTER T. A. HANSEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 10 HANSEN STREET, MARS HILL, ME, 04758 |
(207) 429-9625
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ROBERT A. FROST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 42 MAIN STREET, LIMESTONE, ME, 04750 |
(207) 325-4706
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PRESQUE ISLE, ME US, located 5.9 miles from Mapleton town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.3° | 3.3° | 12.8° | 2.53" | 21.1" |
| February | 25.9° | 5.3° | 15.6° | 1.92" | 21.7" |
| March | 35.7° | 16.0° | 25.9° | 2.35" | 19.0" |
| April | 49.6° | 29.3° | 39.5° | 2.79" | 6.3" |
| May | 65.2° | 41.3° | 53.2° | 3.29" | 0.2" |
| June | 73.7° | 50.4° | 62.0° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| July | 78.5° | 56.3° | 67.4° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.3° | 54.5° | 65.9° | 3.81" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.1° | 46.8° | 58.0° | 3.51" | 0.2" |
| October | 54.5° | 36.3° | 45.4° | 4.16" | 1.2" |
| November | 40.0° | 26.0° | 33.0° | 3.06" | 6.1" |
| December | 28.2° | 12.5° | 20.4° | 3.16" | 21.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Presque Isle city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Washburn CDP | CDP | 6.1 mi | — |
| Caribou city | City | 12.5 mi | — |
| Fort Fairfield CDP | CDP | 13.4 mi | — |
| Ashland CDP | CDP | 14.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2300343255. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.