Orono, ME

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Orono

Neighborhood

Penobscot, ME

Villa Vaughn / Gould Landing

Webster / Basin Mills

East Holden / East Eddington

Stillwater / Old Town Landing

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Orono

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

69.8%

Households with Children

13.9%

School Enrollment K-12

285

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.0%
School Age (5-17): 4.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 69.2%
Working Age (35-54): 7.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 5.2%
Seniors (65+): 11.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 1.1%
High School / GED: 13.1%
Some College or Associate's: 16.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 69.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.0%
Single Parents: 3.9%
Couples & Adults: 27.1%
Living Alone: 59.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
Asian: 3.5%
Black or African American: 1.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.3%
Other White: 63.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 42.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 50.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 4.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 89.2%
Spanish: 3.1%
European & Indo-European: 4.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.5%
Arabic: 0.3%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.4%
Elementary (1-4): 0.8%
Middle School (5-8): 1.7%
High School (9-12): 2.1%
College / Graduate: 60.7%
Not Enrolled: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources