Orono town is located in Penobscot County Maine. Orono town has a 2024 population of 12,256. Orono town is currently growing at a rate of 0.02% annually and its population has increased by 9.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,167 in 2020.
The average household income in Orono town is $89,101 with a poverty rate of 26.79%. The median age in Orono town is 22.3 years: 22.5 years for males, and 21.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Orono town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,847 | 88.48% |
| Two or more races | 460 | 4.13% |
| Asian | 447 | 4.02% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 2.23% |
| Other race | 112 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,290 | 2.34 | 48 | 52 |
| Non Family | 1,874 | 1.96 | 24 | 76 |
| Married | 1,137 | 2.8 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Male | 191 | 3.22 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 88 | 2.81 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
48.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 0.49% |
| Associates Degree | 231 | 4.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,377 | 29.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,779 | 38.19% |
| High School Graduate | 490 | 10.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 1.44% |
| Some College | 691 | 14.83% |
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 | 4,096 | 4,050 | 2,742 |
| 2+ Races | 289 | 245 | 189 |
| Asian | 219 | 219 | 186 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 82 | 65 |
| Black | 15 | 15 | 9 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 84.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,513 | $65,192 | $41,473 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,522 | $79,125 | $62,647 |
| High School Graduate | $40,710 | $41,392 | $35,833 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,156 | $59,440 | $44,417 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $44,016 | $21,848 |
$50,156
Average Earnings
$59,440
Average Male
$44,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.82% of Orono town residents speak only English, while 9.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,893 | 1,742 | 25.27% |
| Hispanic | 190 | 116 | 61.05% |
| Black | 102 | 96 | 94.12% |
| Multiple | 332 | 72 | 21.69% |
| Other | 97 | 56 | 57.73% |
| Asian | 214 | 50 | 23.36% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
26.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.69%
Male Poverty Rate
30.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Orono town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Orono town is Multiple, with 21.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.73% |
| Some College | 21.43% |
| High School | 16.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.73% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 90.41% |
| Female Employed | 25.83% |
| Male Employed | 17.05% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.35% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,818 | $134,549 |
| Households | $56,682 | $89,101 |
| Married Families | $121,402 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,684 | $53,749 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.0%
Male Marriage Rate
21.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
529
Number of Veterans
402
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| Korea | 105 |
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 97 |
| World War II | 24 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 168 |
| 75+ | 166 |
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 481 | 5.28% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 8.41% |
| Asian | 12 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.02%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
45.48%
Born in Orono town
93.65%
Native Born
6.35%
Foreign Born
4.38%
Non Citizen
1.98%
Naturalized
93.65% of Orono town residents were born in the United States, with 45.48% having been born in Maine. 4.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,271 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2028 | 12,268 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2027 | 12,265 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2026 | 12,262 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2025 | 12,259 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2024 | 12,256 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2023 | 12,253 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2022 | 12,250 | 559 | 4.78% |
| 2021 | 11,691 | 524 | 4.69% |
| 2020 | 11,167 | 496 | 4.65% |
| 2019 | 10,671 | -123 | -1.14% |
| 2018 | 10,794 | 78 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 10,716 | -183 | -1.68% |
| 2016 | 10,899 | 223 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 10,676 | -38 | -0.35% |
| 2014 | 10,714 | 39 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 10,675 | 114 | 1.08% |
| 2012 | 10,561 | 233 | 2.26% |
| 2011 | 10,328 | -22 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 10,350 | 0 | 0% |