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Old

Maine · 7,431 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 $41,406. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $134,500. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

7,431
−9%since 2000
from 8,130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
191 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.4
+5%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
7K8K8K8K8K1990201020202024Old
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,406
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,886 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,313
+70%since 2000
from $16,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
21.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$134,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$782
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
53.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.9% in 2000
46.9% rent
3.2
+32%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(6,617)
Black1.3%(99)
Hispanic / Latino2%(149)
Asian1.6%(119)
Other6.3%(469)
Diversity Score25.9%(1,922)
26
+243%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
16.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+91%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
74.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
68.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
37.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
50.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.9%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old, Maine?

Old, Maine has about 7,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old, Maine?

The typical household in Old, Maine earns about $41,406 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 $134,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Old, Maine?

About 35.2% 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 21.4% 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 821 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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