Demographics & People — Orono, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,699 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,300 |
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| Median Age | 21.6 |
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| Total Households | 3,017 |
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| Family Households | 1,196 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1929 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,369 |
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| Black or African American | 172 |
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| Asian | 483 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 431 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,253 |
| Irish | 1,817 |
| English | 1,561 |
| Other groups | 1,403 |
| German | 1,383 |
| French (except Basque) | 717 |
| Italian | 599 |
| Scottish | 452 |
| American | 409 |
| Polish | 390 |
Language
| English Only | 9,335 |
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| Spanish | 264 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,482 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 435 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,440 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Orono, Maine.
