This was 30.9 percent higher than the state average of 42.7 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 9,523.
97 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Orono for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 102 | 3 |
| Regular high school diploma | 295 | 8.6 |
| GED or alternative credential | 10 | 0.3 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 118 | 3.4 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 381 | 11.1 |
| Associate's degree | 212 | 6.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 981 | 28.6 |
| Master's degree | 680 | 19.8 |
| Professional school degree | 206 | 6 |
| Doctorate degree | 449 | 13.1 |
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