Orono is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 9523 residents.. The poverty rate of Orono is 35%, which is 150% higher than national average. The typical household in Orono earns $43102 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 9 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 57% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Orono, only 98% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Orono remained 7.5%, which is 60% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Orono, only 68% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Orono is 106, which is 6% higher than national average. Median home value in Orono is $173700 , which is 24% lower than national average. While median income in Orono remained $43102, which is 36% lower than national average.