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Rumford

Maine · 4,067 residents · 7.869 sq mi
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Rumford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,230. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 728 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,200. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 61% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,067
−15%since 2000
from 4,795 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
517 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 609 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+26%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rumford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,230
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,938 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,412
+67%since 2000
from $15,199 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+17%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+62%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,706)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,919)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(53)
Asian0%(1)
Other2.3%(94)
Diversity Score8.8%(360)
Diversity Score
9
+276%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2017
from 57.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rumford, Maine?

Rumford, Maine has about 4,067 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rumford, Maine?

The typical household in Rumford, Maine earns about $29,230 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rumford, Maine expensive?

In Rumford, Maine, the median home is worth about $123,200, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Rumford, Maine?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rumford, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rumford, Maine?

About 30.0% of people in Rumford, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rumford, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Rumford, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,319 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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