




Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Old Orchard Beach, ME Profile
Old Orchard Beach, ME, population 8,856 , is located
in Maine's York county,
about 65.2 miles from Manchester and 77.4 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Old Orchard Beach has grown by about 14%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Old Orchard Beach area were lower than Maine's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Maine average.
Old Orchard Beach Statistics
Old Orchard Beach Gender Information
Males in Old Orchard Beach: 4,348 (49%)
Females in Old Orchard Beach: 4,508 (51%)
As % of Population in Old Orchard Beach
Race Diversity in Old Orchard Beach
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Old Orchard Beach
Age Diversity in Old Orchard Beach
Median Age in Old Orchard Beach: 40.1 (Males in Old Orchard Beach: 38.9, Females in Old Orchard Beach: 41.2)
Old Orchard Beach Males Under 20: 11%
Old Orchard Beach Females Under 20: 10%
Old Orchard Beach Males 20 to 40: 15%
Old Orchard Beach Females 20 to 40: 14%
Old Orchard Beach Males 40 to 60: 15%
Old Orchard Beach Females 40 to 60: 15%
Old Orchard Beach Males Over 60: 8%
Old Orchard Beach Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Household Average Size: 2.05 people
Old Orchard Beach Median Household Income: $ 36,568
Old Orchard Beach Median Value of Homes: $ 91,000
Law Enforcement in Old Orchard Beach
Reported crimes in the Old Orchard Beach area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 22
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 358
Burglary: 60
Larceny-theft: 229
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,231
Old Orchard Beach Location Information
Elevation: 80 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Old Orchard Beach
Saco 3.5 Miles
Biddeford 4.2 Miles
Scarborough 5.1 Miles
South Portland 11.0 Miles
Westbrook 11.1 Miles
Portland 11.7 Miles
Gorham 11.7 Miles
Kennebunkport 11.9 Miles
Kennebunk 12.5 Miles
West Kennebunk 12.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Old Orchard Beach
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 65.2 Miles
Lowell 77.4 Miles
Cambridge 87.2 Miles
Boston 87.3 Miles
Worcester 112.9 Miles
Providence 128.4 Miles
Springfield 149.0 Miles
Hartford 168.8 Miles
Waterbury 192.2 Miles
New Haven 200.8 Miles
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
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combined.
Drug Side Effects
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Drug Abuse
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Withdrawal
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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