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Oxford

Maine · 1,294 residents · 8.288 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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

Total population
1,294
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,300 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
156 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+26%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9721K1K1K2K1990201020202024Oxford
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,389
+88%since 2000
from $14,567 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services16.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
15.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,267)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(1,211)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(29)
Diversity Score
2
+15%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−83.1 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Maine?

Oxford, Maine has about 1,294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oxford, Maine expensive?

In Oxford, Maine, the median home is worth about $131,400.

How educated are people in Oxford, Maine?

About 25.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Maine?

About 30.3% of people in Oxford, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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