Orono, ME Demographics

A map of Orono's Population by Race

Orono, Maine had a population of 10,185 in 2020. It was 86.8% White, 1.4% Black, 3.9% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Orono, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is the 13th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Orono's White Population

8,839 residents of Orono identify as White, or 86.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Orono roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is ranked #139 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Orono is less White than neighboring Veazie (90.9% White), Bradley (94.4% White), Old Town (89% White), Milford (91.8% White), and Brewer (89.9% White).

Orono's Black Population

144 residents of Orono identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Orono roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Orono is more Black than neighboring Veazie (0.8% Black), Bradley (0.7% Black), Old Town (1.3% Black), Milford (0.7% Black), and Brewer (1% Black).

Orono's Asian Population

394 residents of Orono identify as Asian, or 3.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Orono roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Orono is more Asian than neighboring Veazie (2% Asian), Bradley (0.5% Asian), Old Town (1.6% Asian), Milford (0.9% Asian), and Brewer (1.4% Asian).

Orono's Hispanic Population

289 residents of Orono identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Orono roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is ranked #17 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Orono is more Hispanic than neighboring Veazie (1.6% Hispanic), Bradley (0.7% Hispanic), Old Town (2% Hispanic), Milford (0.9% Hispanic), and Brewer (2.4% Hispanic).

Orono's Native American/Other Population

125 residents of Orono identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Orono roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is ranked #24 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Orono is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brewer (0.8% Native American/Other). Orono is less Native American/Other than neighboring Veazie (1.3% Native American/Other), Bradley (1.4% Native American/Other), Old Town (1.7% Native American/Other), and Milford (1.7% Native American/Other).

Orono's Multiracial Population

394 residents of Orono identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Orono roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Orono is ranked #71 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Orono is more Multiracial than neighboring Veazie (3.4% Multiracial), and Bradley (2.4% Multiracial). Orono is less Multiracial than neighboring Old Town (4.3% Multiracial), Milford (4% Multiracial), and Brewer (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.