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Old

Maine · 8,130 residents · 38.811 sq mi
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Old has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,886. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $73,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 33.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,130
−1%since 1990
from 8,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
209 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 213 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.8
+3%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Old
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,886
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,890 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,100
+31%since 1990
from $12,311 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
59.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
40.1% rent
2.5
−17%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(7,894)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian2.2%(183)
Diversity Score11.7%(963)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(7,661)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian1.8%(149)
Diversity Score7.5%(613)
8
−35%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.2%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.2%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
−37%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old, Maine?

Old, Maine has about 8,130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Old, Maine?

The typical household in Old, Maine earns about $29,886 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 $73,600, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Old, Maine?

About 23.2% 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 18.6% 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 122 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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