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Old, ME

Founded 1774Penobscot CountyElev. 33 m
Population
7,439
Median home
$183,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Old

With about 7,439 residents, Old is one of Maine's notable places. Old was founded in 1774 and sits in Penobscot County. The median age is 37.5 and the median household income is $49,329. Homes carry a median value of $183,200, and about 59% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (92.4%). Around 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 19 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
7,439
Median age
37.5
Median household income
$49,329
Per-capita income
$33,812
Poverty rate
21.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg. commute
19 min
Work from home
20.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White92.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.9%
Sales & office23.2%
Service20.7%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8%
Production, transportation & material moving5.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$183,200
Median gross rent
$1,014/mo
Owner-occupied
58.5%
Median year built
1964
Households
3,256
Avg. household size
2.28

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Public, private and charter schools serving Old.

Data source being added: U.S. Dept. of Education / NCES (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Old vs Maine and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Old.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Penobscot County
Ice stormVery High
Winter weatherVery High
LightningRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Old is in Penobscot County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Old was founded in 1774 and sits in Penobscot County. Elevation ~33 m.

Map of Old
Old, ME
Where Old is
PortlandLewistonBangorSouth PortlandAuburnBiddefordOld
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. James Episcopal ChurchUS Post Office--Old Town MainPatch, Edith Marion, HouseSt. Anne's Church and Mission Site
Notable people from Old
Patty GriffinTabitha KingDoris Twitchell AllenAndrew SockalexisHenry C. MorrisonDick MacPhersonFred FolsomRalph W. 'Bud' Leavitt Jr.William F. Milliken, Jr.George F. Wilson
People searches in Old
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Nearby cities
Bangor (9 mi)Brewer (12 mi)Ellsworth (29 mi)Belfast (39 mi)Waterville (53 mi)Rockland (61 mi)

Common questions

Old — frequently asked

What is the population of Old, Maine?
Old has a population of about 7,439, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Old?
The median home value in Old is $183,200, and the median gross rent is $1,014/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Old face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Penobscot County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, winter weather, lightning.
How many registered sex offenders are in Old?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Old. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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