Demographics & People — Orono, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,205 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,200 |
| Median Age | 46.6 |
| Total Households | 3,081 |
| Family Households | 2,214 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1294 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,120 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Asian | 493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 1,896 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,850 |
| Norwegian | 1,103 |
| Irish | 967 |
| English | 952 |
| Other groups | 726 |
| Swedish | 645 |
| French (except Basque) | 362 |
| Polish | 342 |
| American | 263 |
Language
| English Only | 7,203 |
| Spanish | 66 |
| Population 5+ | 7,733 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 269 |
| Population 18+ | 6,026 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 31.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Orono, Minnesota.