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Crime in Orono summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Orono. Key points include:
There were 19 total crimes in Orono in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Orono is 150.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Orono is 47.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Orono is 102.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Orono is -92.91% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Orono Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Orono / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 19 | 150.3 | 1,242.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 47.5 | 100.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 31.6 | 55.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 13 | 102.8 | 1,142.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 15.8 | 100.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 11 | 87.0 | 961.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 81.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Orono summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Orono. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maine. Key points include:
The cost of living in Orono is 101 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Orono is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Orono is $299,515.
The median income in Orono is $59,784.
Orono's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Orono Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Orono | Maine | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 100 | 100 |
| Health | 96 | 92 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 103 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Orono, ME Weather
The average high in Orono is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Orono |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Orono Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Orono
The current population in Orono is 11,151. The population has increased 24.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,151 | 4.2% |
| 2023 | 10,699 | 5.8% |
| 2022 | 10,116 | -3.0% |
| 2021 | 10,426 | 9.5% |
| 2020 | 9,523 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 9,541 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 9,474 | -2.0% |
| 2017 | 9,667 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 9,601 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 9,522 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,514 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,377 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 9,169 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 8,941 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 8,942 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Orono
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Orono is:
86.4% White with 9,637 White residents.
1.4% African American with 161 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 388 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 21 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 432 Two Or More residents.
4.4% Hispanic with 486 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Orono | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.4% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Orono
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Orono is 50.0% female with 5,569 female residents.
Orono is 50.0% male with 5,581 male residents.
| Gender | Orono | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Orono for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Orono completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Orono completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Orono completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Orono completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Orono completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Orono completed bachelor's degree.
18.0% of adults in Orono completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Orono completed professional degree.
16.0% of adults in Orono completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Orono | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 18.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 16.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Orono, Maine
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2.9% of households in Orono earn Less than $10,000.
2.5% of households in Orono earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Orono earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Orono earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.6% of households in Orono earn $35,000 to $49,999.
27.6% of households in Orono earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.4% of households in Orono earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Orono earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Orono earn $150,000 to $199,999.
9.5% of households in Orono earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Orono | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 11.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 9.5% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







