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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oxford County

Maine · 54,755 residents · 2,076.957 sq mi
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Oxford County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,435. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $80,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

54,755
+4%since 1990
from 52,602 in 1990
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 25 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+15%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
52K54K56K58K60K1990201020202024Oxford County
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,435
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,535 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,945
+49%since 1990
from $11,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$80,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
77.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
23.0% rent
2.4
−16%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(52,316)
Black0.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(236)
Asian0.2%(96)
Diversity Score2.5%(1,291)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(53,588)
Black0.2%(86)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(292)
Asian0.4%(196)
Diversity Score2.6%(1,440)
3
+7%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 22.6 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 Oxford County, Maine?

Oxford County, Maine has about 54,755 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oxford County, Maine?

The typical household in Oxford County, Maine earns about $33,435 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford County, Maine expensive?

In Oxford County, Maine, the median home is worth about $80,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford County, Maine?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford County, Maine?

About 11.8% of people in Oxford County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,153 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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