Orono
Town in Penobscot County, Maine
Orono is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, with 11,183 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Veazie, 2.7 miles SE.
- 11,183residents (2020 Census)
- 18.2 sq miland area · 47.1 km²
- 615 / sq mipopulation density
- 04473main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Orono
Orono ( ORR-ə-noh) is a town in Penobscot County, Maine, United States. Located on the Penobscot and Stillwater rivers, it was first settled by American colonists in 1774. They named it in honor of Chief Joseph Orono, a sachem of the indigenous Penobscot nation who long occupied this territory.
In the 19th century, the town became a center of the lumber industry. Sawmills on the rivers were powered by the water, and logs were floated downriver on the Penobscot for shipping and export from coastal ports. Orono was home to a large pulp and paper mill. A defunct railroad spur extending from downtown to the Stillwater Community of Old Town is now the Stillwater River Trail. There has been a bridge over the Stillwater River since the 1830s; the current one was constructed in the early 1990s. Between 1895 and 1940 a trolley service ran through town including over the Stillwater River. A Penobscot River crossing ferry operated in the 19th century.
Since 1865, it has been the location of the University of Maine, established as a land-grant institution and the state's flagship educational institution. In the fall of 2018, the university enrolled 11,404 students at Orono. Not including university residents, the town's population was 11,183 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name.
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Living in Orono
- Median household income
- $61,528
- Median home value
- $272,600
- Median rent
- $1,255/mo
- Median age
- 21.8
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Orono had 11,183 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,183 |
|---|---|
| Density | 615 per sq mi (237 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orono at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Penobscot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 11,183 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.19 sq mi (47.1 km²) |
| Water area | 1.40 sq mi (3.64 km²) |
| Coordinates | 44.8817° N, 68.7386° W |
| ZIP codes | 04473, 04489 |
| Official website | orono.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301955565 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orono
- Veazie2.7 mi SE
- Bangor4.4 mi SW
- Old Town5.0 mi N
- Glenburn5.3 mi W
- Eddington6.6 mi SE
- Brewer6.7 mi S
- Holden8.8 mi S
- Bradley9.4 mi E
- Kenduskeag9.6 mi W
- Hermon9.7 mi SW
- Hudson10.6 mi NW
- Milford11.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Orono
What county is Orono in?
Orono is in Penobscot County, Maine.
What is the population of Orono, ME?
11,183 people lived in Orono at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orono, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04473. Other ZIP codes: 04489.
What towns are near Orono?
Veazie (2.7 mi), Bangor (4.4 mi), Old Town (5.0 mi), Glenburn (5.3 mi), Eddington (6.6 mi).
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