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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Dixfield

Maine · 1,137 residents · 1.791 sq mi
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Dixfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,629. Population has declined 13% since 1990. Median home value is $68,400. With a median age of 41.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,137
−13%since 1990
from 1,300 in 1990
1990 – 2024
635 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 726 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.1
+12%since 1990
from 36.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8661K1K2K2K1990201020202024Dixfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,629
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,267 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,304
+46%since 1990
from $11,133 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $62,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$321
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
26.9% rent
1.9
−28%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score3.6%(47)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.5%(6)
Diversity Score2%(23)
2
−45%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 84.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 19.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dixfield, Maine?

Dixfield, Maine has about 1,137 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Dixfield, Maine?

The typical household in Dixfield, Maine earns about $36,629 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dixfield, Maine expensive?

In Dixfield, Maine, the median home is worth about $68,400, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Dixfield, Maine?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dixfield, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dixfield, Maine?

About 10.5% of people in Dixfield, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dixfield, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Dixfield, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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