Old Orchard Beach, ME is a small coastal town located along the Atlantic Ocean in York County. The population of Old Orchard Beach is 8,954 with a population density of 1,223.43 people per square mile compared to the US Population at 329,725,481 and the US Population Density at 93.29 people per square mile. Old Orchard Beach has a diverse selection of businesses ranging from local gift shops such as Seaside Treasures which sells beach themed gifts; to restaurants like Pier Fries, a seafood restaurant that serves up fresh seafood sourced locally; to entertainment venues such as Palace Playland which offers year-round fun for locals and visitors alike. There are also several outdoor activities available in Old Orchard Beach throughout the year including swimming, fishing, and kayaking. Demographic organizations in Old Orchard Beach include the Old Orchard Beach Historical Society and the Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce which help promote business growth throughout the area. Local sporting events in Old Orchard Beach include basketball tournaments and 5Ks hosted by the Old Orchard Beach Athletic Association.
The population in Old Orchard Beach is 8,954. There are 1,205 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Old Orchard Beach is 56.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Old Orchard Beach is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Old Orchard Beach
- 41.9% are married
- 20.7% are divorced
- 16.8% are married with children
- 12.6% have children, but are single
Race in Old Orchard Beach
- 92.7% are White
- 1.3% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.7% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander