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Orono, Maine - Basic Facts

The Orono CDP(1) had a population of 10,003 as of July 1, 2023. Orono ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Maine. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Orono is located at latitude 44.8831 and longitude -68.672 in Penobscot County. The formal boundaries for the Orono Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 7.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.66 sq. miles. Penobscot County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).

The Orono Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

The Orono Census Designated Place is located within Town of Orono, a minor civil division (MCD) of Penobscot County.


  1. A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

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Orono, ME Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2023)

POPULATION

Total Population 10,003 (100%)
Population in Households 6,653 (66.5%)
Population in Families 2,850 (28.5%)
Population in Group Quarters1 3,350 (33.5%)
Population Density 1,418
Diversity Index2 28
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $44,976
Average Household Income $77,065
% of Income for Mortgage4 31%
Per Capita Income $24,164
Wealth Index5 66
Socioeconomic Status Index6 Moderate (55.2)
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 3,305 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 1,318 (39.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 1,626 (49.2%)
Vacant Housing Units 361 (10.9%)
Median Home Value $229,412
Average Home Value $253,832
Housing Affordability Index3 68
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 2,944
Average Household Size 2.26
Family Households 1,051
Average Family Size 3.00
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
  6. The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

2020-2023 2023-2028
Population -0.55% -0.37%
Households -0.30% -0.27%
Families   -0.44%
Median Household Income   3.57%
Per Capita Income   2.54%
Owner Occupied HU   0.05%

Orono, ME - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Orono to the other 155 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Maine by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 13 92nd
Population Density # 5 97th
Median Household Income # 125 20th
Housing Affordability Index # 16 10th
Per Capita Income # 148 5th
Diversity Index # 17 90th

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