Population 9,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Old Orchard Beach
Household size in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.98 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.96 | 2.36 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.84 | 2.35 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.76 | 2.30 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Old Orchard Beach is a place of small households, averaging 1.76 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.98, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Maine city with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.5 | 42.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.4 | 43.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.3 | 45.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 57.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.9 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 57.4, Old Orchard Beach is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 46.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. Old Orchard Beach has the oldest population of any Maine city with 5,000+ people.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 9.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in Old Orchard Beach, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 56 Maine cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Old Orchard Beach
Renters in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 26.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 28.6% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.3% | 27.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.8% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Old Orchard Beach own their homes; 31.8% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Even so, renters make up a bigger share here than in Maine as a whole (25.7%). Among homeowners, 45.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.0 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 17.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 18.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 19.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 16.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Old Orchard Beach: 25.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.3 points, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
The typical home in Old Orchard Beach was built around 1978, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $799 | $766 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $815 | $831 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $978 | $919 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,190 | $1,230 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$391 | +$464 | +$606 |
The median renter in Old Orchard Beach pays $1,190 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $391 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Old Orchard Beach
Bachelor's degrees in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.0% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.3% | 36.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Old Orchard Beach (43.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 92.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 94.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.0 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Old Orchard Beach: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 8.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Old Orchard Beach
| Period | Old Orchard Beach | Maine | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Old Orchard Beach runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only one other Maine city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Old Orchard Beach compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Orchard Beach | 1.76 | 57.4 | 4.7% | 31.8% | 25.8% | 1978 | $1,190 | 43.3% | 97.4% | 7.8% |
| Saco | 2.37 | 44.8 | 5.5% | 26.8% | 8.8% | 1979 | $1,335 | 42.7% | 96.3% | 2.2% |
| Biddeford | 2.32 | 37.7 | 9.6% | 49.4% | 12.4% | 1962 | $1,422 | 33.3% | 95.0% | 3.0% |
| Scarborough | 2.32 | 50.4 | 7.3% | 22.5% | 10.9% | 1990 | $2,102 | 57.3% | 98.8% | 2.5% |
| Kennebunkport | 2.34 | 47.9 | 11.9% | 18.4% | 22.5% | 1986 | $1,520 | 44.1% | 97.9% | 2.8% |
| Cash Corner | 2.66 | 48.1 | 7.9% | 19.7% | 2.4% | 1966 | $2,004 | 58.0% | 99.7% | 6.2% |
| Bar Mills | 2.24 | 57.6 | 5.0% | 14.1% | 16.5% | 1997 | $1,041 | 33.3% | 96.7% | 1.8% |
| Buxton | 2.57 | 48.9 | 5.9% | 11.0% | 15.7% | 1978 | $1,752 | 37.1% | 98.4% | 4.0% |
| South Portland | 2.21 | 42.2 | 5.9% | 41.8% | 5.8% | 1964 | $1,760 | 50.6% | 95.5% | 2.7% |
| Salmon Falls | 2.64 | 50.0 | 13.0% | 13.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,397 | 31.1% | 90.2% | 4.2% |
| Cape Elizabeth | 2.56 | 47.4 | 5.0% | 11.5% | 7.9% | 1967 | $2,005 | 74.1% | 99.2% | 2.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Old Orchard Beach. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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