Old Town, Maine

Quick Statistics

Old Town is a community in Penobscot County, Maine, home to about 7,470 people spread across 38.8 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,978 a year, and a typical home is worth about $208,100. About 53.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 91.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.

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7,470
Total Population
▼ down 5% since 2012
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38.81 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,978
Median Personal Income
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$208,100
Median Home Value
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53.4%
College Educated
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91.9%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 4.1 points since 2010
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Among the Maine towns GeoStat tracks, Old Town ranks number 20 of 155 in population, number 109 in median household income, number 89 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Old Town typically top out near 79°F in July, while January nights average about 3°F. The area sees roughly 86 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Old Town
# Town Distance Population
1.Milford, ME4.7 mi.3,070
2.Alton, ME5.4 mi.890
3.Orono, ME5.9 mi.10,362
4.Bradley, ME5.9 mi.1,492
5.Webster, ME5.9 mi.85
6.Hudson, ME7.6 mi.1,536
7.Argyle, ME7.7 mi.277
8.Veazie, ME8.2 mi.1,919
Frequently Asked Questions About Old Town

What is the population of Old Town, Maine?
Old Town has a population of about 7,470 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Old Town, Maine in?
Old Town is located in Penobscot County, Maine.

What is the median home value in Old Town, Maine?
The median home value in Old Town is about $208,100, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Old Town, Maine?
The median personal income in Old Town is about $34,978 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Old Town, Maine?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Penobscot County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Old Town, Maine?
Typical July highs run about 79 degrees and January lows about 3 degrees, with around 86 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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