Town · Maine
Buckfield, Maine
Buckfield, town, in Oxford County, Maine. Buckfield had 2,114 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,983 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,403 (±585). GEOID 2301708710.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,114
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,983 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,403 ±585
Median household income
$77,917
±$41,493 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$227,700
±$18,257 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$521
±$33 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Buckfield and what county is it in?
Buckfield is a town in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 37.5 square miles of land, 53 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Buckfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,114 people lived in Buckfield on July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,983 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,403 (±585).
| Measure | Buckfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,403±585 | 59,255 | no clear change |
| Households | 885±159 | 24,140 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.72±0.40 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 977±161 | 36,855 | no clear change |
Buckfield's population since 2000
From 1,723 in 2000 to 2,114 in 2025: up 22.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Buckfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Buckfield?
The median resident of Buckfield is 37.7 years old; 25.7% are under 18 and 13.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Buckfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7±10.1 | 48.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.7%±7.9 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.7%±5.0 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 46.3%±4.7 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9%±3.0 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8%±2.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±4.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±2.9 pts | 8.6% | −8.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5%±2.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.5%±6.2 pts | 24.0% | +14.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±3.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1%±3.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.7%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Buckfield earn?
Half of Buckfield's 885 households earn less than $77,917 a year (±$41,493), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $65,648 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Buckfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,917±$41,493 | $60,173 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $102,222±$17,232 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,991±$6,112 | $35,412 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 5.8%±2.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.1%±3.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.1%±8.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.6%±2.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.9%±4.1 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Buckfield?
Owners occupy 94.9% of Buckfield's occupied homes and renters 5.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,700 by its owner (±$18,257). The median renter pays $521 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Buckfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,700±$18,257 | $217,300 | +$64,879 |
| Median gross rent | $521±$33 | $836 | −$552 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0%±43.1 pts | 40.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,546±$139 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.9%±3.8 pts | 80.6% | +7.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.1%±3.8 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 977±161 | 36,855 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±40.7 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.8%±6.6 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.3%±6.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.3%±3.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6%±3.9 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.5%±9.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±4.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Buckfield building?
Builders took permits for 32 new housing units in Buckfield in 2025 (26 in single-family houses), 15.1 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Buckfield work and get to work?
70.9% of Buckfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.7 minutes.
| Measure | Buckfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.5%±8.5 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±3.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9%±9.9 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9%±6.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.6%±10.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.7 min±2.8 | 28.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Buckfield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Buckfield (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9663Oxford County | 3,508 | $85,455 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Buckfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Buckfield compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Buckfield is the 4,640th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 140th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Buckfield ranks 137th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 140th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 32nd | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 271st | 353 |
| Median household income | 137th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 213th | 353 |
| Median home value | 218th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 290th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 239th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 210th | 352 |
| Median age | 326th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 22nd | 353 |
| Travel time to work | 74th | 352 |
Buckfield's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Buckfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Buckfield?
19 of the 57 figures for Buckfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Buckfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.