The map below shows majority race by area in Orono, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Orono racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Orono overall is white, making up 86.6% of residents. The next most-common racial group is hispanic at 4.7%. There are more white people in the west areas of the city. People who identify as hispanic are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Orono, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.6% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Orono, ME Population |
|---|---|
White |
86.6% |
Hispanic |
4.7% |
Black |
1.6% |
Asian |
3.0% |
Native American |
0.0% |
Other |
4.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Orono, ME
The map below shows diversity in Orono. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the city would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Orono Diversity Score
68
With a diversity score of 68 out of 100, Orono is more diverse than other US cities. The most diverse area within Orono's proper boundaries is to the north of the city. The least diverse areas are located in the west parts of Orono.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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