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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Orono

Minnesota · 7,285 residents · 15.917 sq mi
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Orono is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,858. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $174,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents. Households here earn about 103% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

7,285
−3%vs 2000
vs 7,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
458 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 474 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
37.2
−9%vs 2000
vs 40.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Orono
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$62,858
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,314 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$39,849
−39%vs 2000
vs $65,825 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.4%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$174,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $329,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$675
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $925 in 2000
US average: $450
90.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.1% in 2000
9.2% rent
2.8
−26%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(7,322)
Black0.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(65)
Asian0.9%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(387)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(7,116)
Black1.2%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(43)
Asian1%(76)
Other0.1%(5)
Diversity Score7.1%(517)
7
+38%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

44.4%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 50.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
94.0%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 97.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
10.5%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.9 min
+76%vs 2000
vs 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Orono, Minnesota?

Orono, Minnesota has about 7,285 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Orono, Minnesota?

The typical household in Orono, Minnesota earns about $62,858 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orono, Minnesota expensive?

In Orono, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $174,300, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Orono, Minnesota?

About 44.4% of adults age 25 and over in Orono, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orono, Minnesota?

About 1.4% of people in Orono, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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