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Maine · 7,589 residents (2025 est.) · 38.811 sq mi
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Old has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,585. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $208,100. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,470
−8%since 2000
from 8,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 200 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+9%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:7,589 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Old
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(518)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(303)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.6%(347)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(587)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.5%(557)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.4%(927)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4419%(1,421)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.5%(711)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.2%(840)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(752)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846%(450)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(57)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,585
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,781
+104%since 2000
from $16,100 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+9%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$989
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+2%since 2009
from 3.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
49
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(7,661)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian1.8%(149)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(6,671)
Black3.3%(247)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(178)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(374)
Diversity Score
25
+30%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(76)
Spaniard1%(71)
Puerto Rican0.4%(27)
Cuban0.1%(4)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(17)
Ancestry
French20.7%(1,547)
American15.9%(1,188)
English15.3%(1,142)
Irish15.1%(1,127)
Scottish5.1%(379)
German4.6%(340)
Italian3.5%(264)
Swedish2.9%(220)
Polish2.7%(198)
Scotch-Irish1.1%(83)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Nigerian0.5%(38)
Arab0.5%(36)
Canadian0.4%(27)
Dutch0.4%(27)
Lebanese0.3%(24)
Ukrainian0.3%(19)
Greek0.2%(17)
Norwegian0.2%(12)
RANKED:Largest French population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+91%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.4%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(1,257)
Married49.5%(1,568)
Widowed1.3%(40)
Divorced9.6%(304)
Women 15+
Never married31.4%(985)
Married46.1%(1,443)
Widowed8.5%(266)
Divorced14%(439)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old, Maine?

Old, Maine has about 7,470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old, Maine?

The typical household in Old, Maine earns about $51,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old, Maine expensive?

In Old, Maine, the median home is worth about $208,100, and the typical rent is about $989 a month.

How educated are people in Old, Maine?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Old, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old, Maine?

About 21.3% of people in Old, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Old, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 782 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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