Town · Maine
Mapleton, Maine
Mapleton, town, in Aroostook County, Maine. Mapleton had 1,909 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,886 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,884 (±315). GEOID 2300343255.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,909
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,886 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,884 ±315
Median household income
$91,731
±$24,729 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$191,800
±$22,934 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$610
±$277 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Mapleton and what county is it in?
Mapleton is a town in Aroostook County, Maine. It covers 34.0 square miles of land, 56 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Mapleton: Mapleton (CDP, 623 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mapleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,909 people lived in Mapleton on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,886 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,884 (±315).
| Measure | Mapleton | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,884±315 | 67,058 | no clear change |
| Households | 782±139 | 29,932 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.41±0.16 | 2.18 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 882±147 | 38,450 | no clear change |
Mapleton's population since 2000
From 1,889 in 2000 to 1,909 in 2025: up 1.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mapleton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mapleton?
The median resident of Mapleton is 41.8 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%.
| Measure | Mapleton | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8±6.0 | 48.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.2%±4.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.3%±5.2 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Male | 51.0%±3.3 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.3%±3.0 pts | 92.5% | −4.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±2.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±3.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±4.6 pts | 20.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0%±5.3 pts | 8.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.5%±1.6 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.3%±7.9 pts | 23.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.9%±3.4 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.5%±10.3 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mapleton earn?
Half of Mapleton's 782 households earn less than $91,731 a year (±$24,729), against $56,700 in Aroostook County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $69,545 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mapleton | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,731±$24,729 | $56,700 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $93,489±$8,793 | $77,175 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,225±$4,006 | $34,879 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±4.0 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0%±1.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±5.9 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.7%±1.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.7%±4.3 pts | 84.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mapleton?
Owners occupy 79.9% of Mapleton's occupied homes and renters 20.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $191,800 by its owner (±$22,934). The median renter pays $610 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Mapleton | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $191,800±$22,934 | $149,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $610±$277 | $784 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 1.6%±4.7 pts | 35.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,378±$118 | $1,196 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.9%±11.5 pts | 74.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.1%±11.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 882±147 | 38,450 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±16.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4%±10.6 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7%±10.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.9%±5.7 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6%±3.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mapleton building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Mapleton in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mapleton work and get to work?
77.9% of Mapleton's workers drive alone and 10.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.7 minutes.
| Measure | Mapleton | Aroostook County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.5%±6.4 pts | 54.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±5.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9%±7.4 pts | 77.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±3.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.0%±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.8%±4.6 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.7 min±7.9 | 18.3 min | +9.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mapleton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Mapleton (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9511Aroostook County | 2,553 | $84,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mapleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Mapleton compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mapleton is the 5,017th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 149th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Mapleton ranks 74th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 149th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 203rd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 266th | 353 |
| Median household income | 74th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 209th | 353 |
| Median home value | 253rd | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 284th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 179th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 140th | 352 |
| Median age | 269th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 199th | 353 |
| Work from home | 206th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 130th | 352 |
Mapleton's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Mapleton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mapleton?
19 of the 57 figures for Mapleton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mapleton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.