Census-designated place · Maine
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Old Orchard Beach, census-designated place, in York County, Maine. Old Orchard Beach had 9,244 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±24). GEOID 2355120.
Residents, 2020-2024
9,244
±24 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,960
Median household income
$60,050
±$10,836 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$366,600
±$37,873 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,246
±$182 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Old Orchard Beach and what county is it in?
Old Orchard Beach is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in York County, Maine. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 1,205 residents per square mile in 2020.
Old Orchard Beach is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Old Orchard Beach, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Old Orchard Beach's population at 9,244 (±24). The 2020 Census counted 8,960 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Old Orchard Beach is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Old Orchard Beach | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,244 ±24 | 216,731 | +382 |
| Households | 5,374 ±292 | 91,413 | +586 |
| Average household size | 1.71 ±0.09 | 2.33 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 7,796 ±332 | 115,091 | +1,052 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Old Orchard Beach?
The median resident of Old Orchard Beach is 58.0 years old; 6.5% are under 18 and 33.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.1%. 5.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Old Orchard Beach | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.0 ±3.5 | 45.3 | +4.6 |
| Under 18 years | 6.5% ±1.9 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.5% ±4.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 49.0% ±3.5 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0% ±2.9 pts | 90.1% | −6.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.8% ±4.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.0 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.8% ±3.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±3.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±1.3 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 42.8% ±5.0 pts | 36.2% | +9.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.7% ±3.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.0% ±3.7 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Old Orchard Beach earn?
Half of Old Orchard Beach's 5,374 households earn less than $60,050 a year (±$10,836), against $88,333 in York County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $71,479 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Old Orchard Beach | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,050 ±$10,836 | $88,333 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $78,206 ±$7,592 | $110,468 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,791 ±$3,417 | $47,536 | −$12,205 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±4.1 pts | 7.7% | +6.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.5% ±20.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.2% ±4.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.8% ±2.8 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±6.4 pts | 92.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Old Orchard Beach?
Owners occupy 68.2% of Old Orchard Beach's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $366,600 by its owner (±$37,873). The median renter pays $1,246 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Old Orchard Beach | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $366,600 ±$37,873 | $395,700 | +$95,847 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 ±$182 | $1,339 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1% ±12.9 pts | 34.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,905 ±$101 | $1,988 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2% ±6.3 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.8% ±6.3 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 7,796 ±332 | 115,091 | +1,052 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.5% ±6.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.9% ±4.4 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.9% ±5.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±2.0 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.7% ±4.0 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.6% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Old Orchard Beach work and get to work?
71.5% of Old Orchard Beach's workers drive alone and 15.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.8%.
| Measure | Old Orchard Beach | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.0% ±4.8 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% ±3.5 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±6.3 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±4.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.0% ±4.4 pts | 16.8% | +8.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min ±2.1 | 27.7 min | −7.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Old Orchard Beach?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Old Orchard Beach, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,490 (Tract 61.03) to $71,575 (Tract 61.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 61.03York County | 3,135 | $45,490 |
| Tract 61.04York County | 2,881 | $71,575 |
| Tract 61.06York County | 2,140 | $54,943 |
| Tract 61.05York County | 1,088 | $62,988 |
| Tract 9901York County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Old Orchard Beach) · Census block assignment files
How does Old Orchard Beach compare with other places in Maine?
Old Orchard Beach ranks 253rd of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 29th | 353 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th | 353 |
| Median household income | 253rd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 118th | 353 |
| Median home value | 74th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 83rd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 84th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 87th | 352 |
| Median age | 26th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 286th | 353 |
| Work from home | 142nd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 242nd | 352 |
Old Orchard Beach's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Old Orchard Beach?
7 of the 57 figures for Old Orchard Beach on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Old Orchard Beach are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.