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Old Town, ME


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Old Town, Maine

Introduction to Old Town, Maine

Old Town, Maine is 118 miles NE of Portland, Maine and 215 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. It is in Penobscot county. The city is part of the Bangor metro area. The population of Old Town is 8,130.

Old Town History

The Abenaki Indians were the original inhabitants of the present day town of Old Town. They called the area Pannawambskek, which means “where the ledges spread out.” In the 1680s, the French established a mission in the area. The English settlers arrived in the town in 1774. It was incorporated in 1840.

Old Town and nearby Attractions

  • Old Town Museum
  • Maine Folklife Center
  • Penobscot Nation Museum
  • Fort Knox State Historic Site
  • Peaks - Kenny State Park

Things To Do In Old Town

The Peaks-Kenny State Park and the Fort Knox State Historic Site are popular local recreational spots. Some of the local parks include the Spencer Park, Binette Park and the Old Town Park.

Old Town Transportation

Bangor International is the nearest major airport.

Old Town Higher Education

The University of Maine is nearby. From Old Town, one can also attend the University of Southern Maine, the University of New England-University Campus and the University of Maine at Augusta.

High Points

Old Town strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyOld Town Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyOld Town Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%Old Town Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Old Town Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Old Town Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Old Town, ME

Comparing Old Town to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population69
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity210
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better33
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use710
Working at Home41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing92
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime86
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