Old Town is a city located in Penobscot County Maine. Old Town has a 2024 population of 7,432. Old Town is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually and its population has increased by 0.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,426 in 2020.
The average household income in Old Town is $70,272 with a poverty rate of 24.85%. The median age in Old Town is 37 years: 37.2 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Old Town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,997 | 93.82% |
| Native American | 250 | 3.35% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 2.44% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,145 | 2.37 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Non Family | 1,507 | 1.47 | 39.5 | 60.5 |
| Married | 1,219 | 3.19 | 75.6 | 24.4 |
| Female | 340 | 3 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Male | 79 | 4.27 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
54.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 2.46% |
| Associates Degree | 718 | 13.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 979 | 18.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 899 | 17.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,531 | 29.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 112 | 2.14% |
| Some College | 873 | 16.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,021 | 4,780 | 1,852 |
| Native American | 182 | 182 | 21 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.89%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,156 | $50,855 | $39,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $24,583 | $24,153 | $30,605 |
| High School Graduate | $32,718 | $50,793 | $20,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,096 | $50,104 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,872 | $39,583 | $33,132 |
| Some College | $38,464 | $46,484 | $35,432 |
$34,872
Average Earnings
$39,583
Average Male
$33,132
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.62% of Old Town residents speak only English, while 3.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,888 | 1,683 | 24.43% |
| Multiple | 182 | 78 | 42.86% |
| Hispanic | 72 | 69 | 95.83% |
| Native | 250 | 59 | 23.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 50% |
24.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.07%
Male Poverty Rate
28.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Old Town is Hispanic, with 95.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Old Town is Native, with 23.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.83% |
| High School | 29.26% |
| Some College | 19.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 17.78% |
| Male Employed | 8.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,556 | $93,737 |
| Households | $46,343 | $70,272 |
| Married Families | $90,893 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,651 | $42,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
526
Number of Veterans
439
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 181 |
| Second Gulf War | 162 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| Korea | 42 |
| World War II | 22 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 138 |
| 75+ | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 510 | 8.77% |
| Native American | 16 | 7.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.11%
Born in Old Town
98.11%
Native Born
1.89%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
1.15%
Naturalized
98.11% of Old Town residents were born in the United States, with 70.11% having been born in Maine. 0.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,441 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 7,439 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 7,437 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 7,436 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 7,434 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 7,432 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 7,431 | -21 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 7,452 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 7,447 | 21 | 0.28% |
| 2020 | 7,426 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 7,440 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 7,451 | -42 | -0.56% |
| 2017 | 7,493 | -10 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 7,503 | -87 | -1.15% |
| 2015 | 7,590 | -88 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 7,678 | -26 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 7,704 | -48 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 7,752 | -57 | -0.73% |
| 2011 | 7,809 | -25 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 7,834 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,130 | -187 | -2.25% |
| 1990 | 8,317 | -105 | -1.25% |
| 1980 | 8,422 | -635 | -7.01% |
| 1970 | 9,057 | 431 | 5% |
| 1960 | 8,626 | 365 | 4.42% |
| 1950 | 8,261 | 573 | 7.45% |
| 1940 | 7,688 | 422 | 5.81% |
| 1930 | 7,266 | 310 | 4.46% |
| 1920 | 6,956 | 639 | 10.12% |
| 1910 | 6,317 | 554 | 9.61% |
| 1900 | 5,763 | 451 | 8.49% |
| 1890 | 5,312 | -2,129 | -28.61% |