Orono, ME is a small town located in Penobscot County with a population of 11,481 and a population density of 585.20 per square mile. It is conveniently located in close proximity to Bangor and the University of Maine. As such, it has become known as a college town with many year-round outdoor activities and businesses catering to students from the university. Some local businesses include Orono Brewing Company, Little City Grill and Pub, The Grind Coffeehouse & Bakery, Opa Greek Cuisine Restaurant, and Fiddlehead Arts & Outfitters.
Outdoor activities are plentiful in Orono, ranging from skiing at the nearby Hermon Mountain ski resort to rafting on the Penobscot River or fishing on Lake George. Other activities include bike riding along the scenic Stillwater River Rail Trail or taking part in an annual festival like The Great Fire of 1911 Celebration or Paddlefest every August.
Demographic organizations such as Orono Community Connections work to engage all members of the community regardless of age or background by offering resources for education and health care services as well as recreational programs for youth. Local sporting events can also be found throughout the year including basketball games at Alfond Arena at UMaine and baseball games hosted by Husson University. Hockey fans will enjoy watching high school hockey teams compete at Alfond Rink throughout winter months while soccer fans can watch UMaine take on their opponents at The original Mahaney Diamond Field during spring season.
The population in Orono is 11,481. There are 632 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Orono is 22.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Orono is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Orono
- 23.8% are married
- 6.8% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 11.4% have children, but are single
Race in Orono
- 89.5% are White
- 1.9% are Black
- 3.0% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander