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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rumford

Maine · 4,795 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 $24,938. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $64,800. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,795
−11%since 1990
from 5,386 in 1990
1990 – 2024
609 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 684 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+17%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Rumford
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,938
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,700 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,199
+34%since 1990
from $11,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$358
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $293 in 1990
US average: $602
53.0%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
47.0% rent
2.6
−7%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(5,321)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(38)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score4.7%(253)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(4,706)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(30)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.4%(113)
2
−50%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rumford, Maine?

Rumford, Maine has about 4,795 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rumford, Maine?

The typical household in Rumford, Maine earns about $24,938 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 $64,800, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Rumford, Maine?

About 11.2% 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 19.6% 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 591 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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