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Oakfield

Maine · 378 residents · 3.384 sq mi
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Oakfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,882. Population has fallen 17% since 2021, a loss of 79 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,000. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

378
−17%vs 2021
vs 457 in 2021
2020 – 2024
112 / sq mi
−17%vs 2021
vs 135 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
55.5
+16%vs 2021
vs 47.9 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
36939542144747320202024Oakfield
2024449
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,882
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $39,375 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$17,944
−19%vs 2021
vs $22,165 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
−7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
14.0%
+5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.9% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

$71,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $68,400 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$566
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $604 in 2021
US average: $1,124
77.2%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.1% in 2021
22.8% rent
1.9
+8%vs 2021
vs 1.7 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic93%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other2.8%(13)
Diversity Score16.7%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(373)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(15)
Diversity Score9.7%(37)
10
−42%vs 2021
vs 17 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 91.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+13%vs 2021
vs 18.9 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
54.6%
−16.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.7% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
12.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
50.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
25.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.5% in 2021
46.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.5% in 2021
4.6%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
22.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.6% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oakfield, Maine?

Oakfield, Maine has about 378 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oakfield, Maine?

The typical household in Oakfield, Maine earns about $37,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oakfield, Maine expensive?

In Oakfield, Maine, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Oakfield, Maine?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oakfield, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oakfield, Maine?

About 14.0% of people in Oakfield, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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