CITY · 1990 CENSUS
Old
Maine · 8,252 residents · 38.811 sq mi
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The short version
Old has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $67,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 1990 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
$22,890
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,886 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Section 03
Housing
$67,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score7.5%(613)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,894)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian2.2%(183)
Other1.7%(140)
Diversity Score11.7%(963)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
76.1%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
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Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Old, Maine?
Old, Maine has about 8,252 residents according to the 1990 Census.
What is the median household income in Old, Maine?
The typical household in Old, Maine earns about $22,890 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 $67,600, and the typical rent is about $376 a month.
How educated are people in Old, Maine?
About 23.1% 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 16.7% of people in Old, Maine live below the federal poverty line.
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