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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Old Orchard Beach

Maine · 7,789 residents · 7.434 sq mi
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Old Orchard Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $28,253. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $93,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,789
−12%vs 2000
vs 8,856 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,048 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 1,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 40.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Old Orchard Beach
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,253
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,568 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,108
−33%vs 2000
vs $20,929 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.1%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$93,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $91,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$490
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $575 in 2000
US average: $450
56.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.7% in 2000
43.8% rent
3.3
+32%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(8,581)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1%(90)
Asian0.5%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(446)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(7,635)
Black1.4%(108)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(46)
Diversity Score7%(544)
7
+39%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.5%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.5%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+56%vs 2000
vs 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?

Old Orchard Beach, Maine has about 7,789 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?

The typical household in Old Orchard Beach, Maine earns about $28,253 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Orchard Beach, Maine expensive?

In Old Orchard Beach, Maine, the median home is worth about $93,000, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Old Orchard Beach, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?

About 8.1% of people in Old Orchard Beach, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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