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Orono

Maine · 10,185 residents · 7.053 sq mi
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Orono has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,102. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,700. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% 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

Total population
10,185
+23%since 2000
from 8,253 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,444 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,170 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.4
−3%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K10K11K11K1990201020202024Orono
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,102
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,262 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,642
+52%since 2000
from $14,252 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $110,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$927
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 42.5% in 2000
67.0% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+11%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(7,643)
Black1.4%(113)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(105)
Asian2.6%(212)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(1,059)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(8,839)
Black1.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(289)
Asian3.9%(394)
Other4%(411)
Diversity Score28.3%(2,882)
Diversity Score
28
+121%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
38.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.9%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orono, Maine?

Orono, Maine has about 10,185 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Orono, Maine?

The typical household in Orono, Maine earns about $43,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orono, Maine expensive?

In Orono, Maine, the median home is worth about $173,700, and the typical rent is about $927 a month.

How educated are people in Orono, Maine?

About 67.4% of adults age 25 and over in Orono, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orono, Maine?

About 35.0% of people in Orono, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orono, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Orono, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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