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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

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

Total population
8,130
−1%since 1990
from 8,252 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.8
+3%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Old
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55%(404)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.4%(442)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.9%(480)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.8%(634)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 2414.2%(1,156)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.5%(1,096)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.5%(1,101)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5412.6%(1,023)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.2%(667)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 747.3%(594)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.9%(401)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over1.6%(132)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$439
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
40.1% rent
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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)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(7,661)
Black0.7%(53)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(42)
Asian1.8%(149)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

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
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%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
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

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(1,091)
Married51.9%(1,679)
Widowed3.1%(100)
Divorced11.2%(362)
Women 15+
Never married28.4%(1,014)
Married48.8%(1,743)
Widowed11.1%(395)
Divorced11.8%(422)
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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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