Old Town city is located in Penobscot County Maine. Old Town city has a 2024 population of 7,410. Old Town city is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -0.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Old Town city is $75,641 with a poverty rate of 21.29%. The median age in Old Town city is 37.5 years: 37.4 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Old Town city was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,906 | 92.84% |
| Native American | 202 | 2.72% |
| Two or more races | 197 | 2.65% |
| Black or African American | 55 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 45 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,256 | 2.28 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Non Family | 1,630 | 1.39 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 1,322 | 3.18 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 262 | 3.31 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 42 | 2.29 | 0 | 100 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
58.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 1.76% |
| Associates Degree | 677 | 12.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,001 | 18.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,070 | 19.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,605 | 29.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 1.43% |
| Some College | 877 | 16.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,083 | 4,911 | 1,991 |
| Native American | 159 | 159 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 24 |
| Asian | 34 | 34 | 24 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 29 |
| Black | 26 | 26 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 93.55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,698 | $40,192 | $40,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $24,911 | $24,544 | $31,189 |
| High School Graduate | $37,375 | $46,033 | $33,631 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,964 | $36,964 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,180 | $41,164 | $36,446 |
| Some College | $46,383 | $55,179 | $38,631 |
$38,180
Average Earnings
$41,164
Average Male
$36,446
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.22% of Old Town city residents speak only English, while 3.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,808 | 1,430 | 21% |
| Multiple | 191 | 93 | 48.69% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 69 | 48.94% |
| Black | 55 | 24 | 43.64% |
| Native | 202 | 12 | 5.94% |
| Asian | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
21.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.5%
Male Poverty Rate
24.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Old Town city is Hispanic, with 48.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Old Town city is Native, with 5.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.79% |
| High School | 26.67% |
| Some College | 17.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.21% |
| Male Employed | 9.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,846 | $104,040 |
| Households | $49,329 | $75,641 |
| Married Families | $97,424 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,426 | $43,894 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.0%
Male Marriage Rate
41.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
549
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
53
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 167 |
| Second Gulf War | 166 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 123 |
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 536 | 9.1% |
| Native American | 13 | 7.18% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.68%
Born in Old Town city
98.36%
Native Born
1.64%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
98.36% of Old Town city residents were born in the United States, with 66.68% having been born in Maine. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,305 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 7,326 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 7,347 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 7,368 | -21 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 7,389 | -21 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 7,410 | -21 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 7,431 | -21 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 7,452 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 7,447 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 7,426 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 7,440 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 7,451 | -42 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 7,493 | -10 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 7,503 | -87 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 7,590 | -88 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 7,678 | -26 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 7,704 | -48 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 7,752 | -57 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 7,809 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 7,834 | 0 | 0% |