Orono, Maine population by race
The table below shows Orono town's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,847 | 88.48% |
| Black or African American | 248 | 2.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 447 | 4.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 112 | 1.01% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 460 | 4.13% |
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Orono town population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Orono town has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Orono town's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Orono town population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 88.48% are white, 2.23% are Black or African American, 0.13% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 4.02% are Asian, 1.01% are some other race and 4.13% are multiracial.
Orono town 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Orono town is White with a population of 9,847 (88.48% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 460 (4.13% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Orono, Maine
By ethnicity, 373 (3.35% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 10,756 (96.65% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Orono town, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 9,715 (90.32% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Orono, Maine Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Orono town's Non-Hispanic population.
Orono town Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 9,715 | 90.32% |
| Black or African American alone | 205 | 1.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 14 | 0.13% |
| Asian alone | 432 | 4.02% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 52 | 0.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 338 | 3.14% |
Among the Hispanic population in Orono town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 137 (36.73% of the total Hispanic population).
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Orono, Maine Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Orono town's Hispanic population.
Orono town Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 137 | 36.73% |
| Puerto Rican | 108 | 28.95% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 128 | 34.32% |
Things to know
What percentage of Orono, Maine is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.35% of Orono town population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Orono town, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 137 (36.73% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Orono, Maine have?
Orono, Maine has 248 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 2.23% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Orono town is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Orono, Maine?
With 96.65% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Orono town.
That being said, with a 4.02% of the total population, Asians are the largest racial minority in Orono town.
What is the majority race in Orono, Maine?
With a population of 9,847 (88.48% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Orono town.
Asians are second largest race in Orono town, with 4.02% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
