Orono, ME

Orono, Maine

Orono, Maine, in Penobscot county, is 115 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 211 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Bangor metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Orono is home to some 9,112 residents.

The People and Families of Orono

In Orono, about 25% of adults are married. Orono somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

The people of the town are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Orono had a median family income of $52,714. More so than most places, the people in Orono generally have good jobs with good salaries. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($15,400) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Orono. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Orono Housing

According to the 2000 census, 48% of the housing in Orono was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Orono, 71% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the town it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Orono let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 1%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Orono, ME

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Orono Almanac

Orono Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Orono Public Libraries

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Orono Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Orono residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Orono High Schools (2004)

ORONO HIGH SCHOOL
14 GOODRIDGE DRIVE
207-866-4916
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 375 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Orono Colleges

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University of Maine

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