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Old Orchard Beach

Maine · 8,624 residents · 7.434 sq mi
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Old Orchard Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,403. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,624
−3%since 2000
from 8,856 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,160 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+19%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Old Orchard Beach
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,403
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,408
+26%since 2000
from $20,929 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,400
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$749
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+106%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(8,201)
Black0.8%(66)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(147)
Asian0.9%(80)
Other1.4%(124)
Diversity Score11.7%(1,011)
Diversity Score
12
+133%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?

Old Orchard Beach, Maine has about 8,624 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Orchard Beach, Maine earns about $41,403 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 $212,400, and the typical rent is about $749 a month.

How educated are people in Old Orchard Beach, Maine?

About 29.1% 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 10.5% of people in Old Orchard Beach, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Orchard Beach, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Orchard Beach, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 835 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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