Demographics & People — Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,150 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,500 |
| Median Age | 58.0 |
| Total Households | 5,220 |
| Family Households | 2,366 |
| Average Household Size | 1.74 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1048 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,253 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Asian | 50 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 315 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,876 |
| French Canadian | 1,668 |
| English | 1,370 |
| Irish | 1,270 |
| Other groups | 1,013 |
| French (except Basque) | 963 |
| Scottish | 512 |
| Italian | 463 |
| American | 404 |
| Polish | 354 |
Language
| English Only | 8,195 |
| Spanish | 55 |
| Population 5+ | 9,028 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 491 |
| Population 18+ | 8,399 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Old Orchard Beach, Maine.