Orono, ME

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2021 Population
10,426
9.48% 1-year growth
US Senator
Susan Collins
Republican Party
US Senator
Angus King
Independent Party
2021 Median Age
22
1.38% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
31.9%
8.87% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$47,412
10% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$185,900
7.02% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
5,006
11.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Orono, ME had a population of 10.4k people with a median age of 22 and a median household income of $47,412. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Orono, ME grew from 9,523 to 10,426, a 9.48% increase and its median household income grew from $43,102 to $47,412, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Orono, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.57%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.51%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.1%), and White (Hispanic) (1.59%).

None of the households in Orono, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Orono, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Orono, ME are University of Maine (2,641 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Orono, ME was $185,900, and the homeownership rate was 44.7%.

Most people in Orono, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Orono, ME was 2 cars per household.

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geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Orono, ME is home to a population of 10.4k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.38% of Orono, ME residents were born outside of the country (665 people).

In 2021, there were 24.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.06k people) in Orono, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 372 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 366 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96%
2021 Citizenship
94.7%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96% of Orono, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Orono, ME was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Orono, ME
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    9.06k ± 352
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    372 ± 215
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    366 ± 114
3.7%
Hispanic Population
386 people

In 2021, there were 24.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.06k people) in Orono, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 372 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 366 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.7% of the people in Orono, ME are hispanic (386 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    9,400 ± 2,372 people
  2. Germany
    2,803 ± 1,298 people
  3. China
    2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.38%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
665 people
8.51%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
810 people

As of 2021, 6.38% of Orono, ME residents (665 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Orono, ME was 8.51%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    172 ± 109
  2. Vietnam
    110 ± 66
  3. Korea
    53 ± 38

Orono, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Orono, ME employs 5.01k people. The largest industries in Orono, ME are Educational Services (1,945 people), Retail Trade (753 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (637 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($62,778), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,875), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,146).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

5.01k
2021 Value
± 543
11.2%
1 Year growth
± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orono, ME grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 4.5k employees to 5.01k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Orono, ME, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (915 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (609 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (523 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Orono, ME.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

5.01k
2021 Value
± 543
11.2%
1 Year growth
± 13.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Orono, ME grew at a rate of 11.2%, from 4.5k employees to 5.01k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Orono, ME, are Educational Services (1,945 people), Retail Trade (753 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (637 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Orono, ME, though some of these residents may live in Orono, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$22,601
Median earning men ± $7,135
$13,961
Median earning women ± $6,405

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($78,818), Construction ($48,274), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,431).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($62,685), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,729), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,647).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $5.2B
  2. $3.92B
  3. $3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B
2020 Value in Maine
$93.4B
Projected 2050 Value in Maine
84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $6.04B
  2. $3.06B
  3. $2.13B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Maine went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.71%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins
Senator from Maine2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Angus King
Senator from Maine1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Orono, ME awarded 2,641 degrees. The student population of Orono, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,070 male students and 6,587 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Orono, ME are White (2,136 and 84.9%), followed by Unknown (105 and 4.17%), Hispanic or Latino (87 and 3.46%), and Two or More Races (81 and 3.22%).

The largest universities in Orono, ME by number of degrees awarded are University of Maine (2,641 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Orono, ME are General Business Administration & Management (166 and 6.29%), General Finance (99 and 3.75%), and General Psychology (91 and 3.45%).

The median tuition cost in Orono, ME for a public four year colleges is $11,640 for in-state students and $33,240 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Orono, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,657 (48% men and 52% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,657 students enrolled in Orono, ME, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,071 records, of which 52% were women and 48% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 139 degrees awarded
  2. 99 degrees awarded
  3. 84 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Orono, ME was General Business Administration & Management with 139 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
2,641 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Maine with 2,641 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

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In 2021, 1,237 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Orono, ME, which is 0.881 times less than the 1,404 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,136 degrees mean that there were 20.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 105 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($11,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($346) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Orono, ME was $185,900 in 2021, which is 0.759 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $173,700 to $185,900, a 7.02% increase. The homeownership rate in Orono, ME is 44.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Orono, ME have an average commute time of 15.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Orono, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Orono, ME is $47,412. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Orono, ME was Census Tract 62 with a value of $102,823, followed by Census Tract 63 and Census Tract 61, with respective values of $45,757 and $35,795.

Property

$185,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$19,084
$1,320
Median Property Taxes
±$221

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Orono, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Orono, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

44.7%
Homeownership
2021
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 44.7% of the housing units in Orono, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.5%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 62
  2. Census Tract 63
  3. Census Tract 61

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Orono, ME was Census Tract 62 with a value of $102,823, followed by Census Tract 63 and Census Tract 61, with respective values of $45,757 and $35,795.

The following map shows all of the places in Orono, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$47,412
Median Household Income
± $3,858
2.96k
Number of Households
± 371

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.96k households in Orono, ME grew to $47,412 from the previous year's value of $43,102.

The following chart displays the households in Orono, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Orono, ME is from Maine.
0.436
2021 Wage GINI in Maine
0.434
2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (61.7%)
  2. Walked (16.7%)
  3. Carpooled (11.3%)

In 2021, 61.7% of workers in Orono, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (16.7%) and those who carpooled to work (11.3%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

15.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Orono, ME have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.746% of the workforce in Orono, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Orono, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Orono, ME have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

31.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Orono, ME (2.22k out of 6.96k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Orono, ME is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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96.1% of the population of Orono, ME has health coverage, with 60.7% on employee plans, 7.13% on Medicaid, 6.02% on Medicare, 20.3% on non-group plans, and 1.97% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Penobscot County, ME see 776 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.649% increase from the previous year (771 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1185 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 167 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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776 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Penobscot County, ME

Primary care physicians in Penobscot County, ME see an average of 776 patients per year. This represents a 0.649% increase from the previous year (771 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Penobscot County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.8% under 18 years, 54.6% between 18 and 34 years, 14.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.87%
Uninsured
60.7%
Employer Coverage
7.13%
Medicaid
6.02%
Medicare
20.3%
Non-Group
1.97%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Orono, ME grew by 17.8% from 3.29% to 3.87%.

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