Town · Maine
Buxton, Maine
Buxton, town, in York County, Maine. Buxton had 8,681 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,376 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,512 (±31). GEOID 2303109410.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
8,681
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,376 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,512 ±31
Median household income
$100,144
±$20,547 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$356,800
±$20,528 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,613
±$266 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Buxton and what county is it in?
Buxton is a town in York County, Maine. It covers 40.5 square miles of land, 207 residents per square mile in 2020.
Buxton is in the Portland-South Portland, ME metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Buxton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 8,681 people lived in Buxton on July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 8,376 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,512 (±31).
| Measure | Buxton | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,512±31 | 216,731 | +269 |
| Households | 3,431±308 | 91,413 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.22 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,943±356 | 115,091 | +585 |
Buxton's population since 2000
From 7,452 in 2000 to 8,681 in 2025: up 16.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Buxton 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 Buxton?
The median resident of Buxton is 45.5 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 19.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 13.0%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Buxton | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5±3.9 | 45.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2%±2.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.2%±4.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Male | 50.9%±4.8 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.7%±9.0 pts | 90.1% | −9.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 13.0%±9.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±4.2 pts | 8.7% | – |
| With a disability | 10.2%±2.7 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5%±0.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.3%±6.0 pts | 36.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.2%±2.6 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6%±1.8 pts | 90.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Buxton earn?
Half of Buxton's 3,431 households earn less than $100,144 a year (±$20,547), against $88,333 in York County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $88,097 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Buxton | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,144±$20,547 | $88,333 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,616±$15,576 | $110,468 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,067±$3,980 | $47,536 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 2.3%±1.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.6%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.9%±3.8 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5%±3.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.6%±3.9 pts | 92.7% | – |
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 Buxton?
Owners occupy 80.3% of Buxton's occupied homes and renters 19.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $356,800 by its owner (±$20,528). The median renter pays $1,613 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Buxton | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $356,800±$20,528 | $395,700 | +$67,833 |
| Median gross rent | $1,613±$266 | $1,339 | +$470 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.5%±13.3 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,923±$112 | $1,988 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.3%±8.5 pts | 77.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.7%±8.5 pts | 22.7% | – |
| Housing units | 3,943±356 | 115,091 | +585 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9%±3.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7%±8.2 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.4%±3.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±1.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.0%±3.7 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.0%±5.3 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9%±6.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Buxton building?
Builders took permits for 25 new housing units in Buxton in 2025 (25 in single-family houses), 2.9 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 Buxton work and get to work?
83.0% of Buxton's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes.
| Measure | Buxton | York County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6%±6.9 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4%±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.0%±6.4 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±4.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±3.7 pts | 16.8% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min±6.4 | 27.7 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 Buxton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Buxton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,093 (Tract 200.01) to $112,542 (Tract 200.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 200.02York County | 5,316 | $112,542 |
| Tract 200.01York County | 3,196 | $80,093 |
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 Buxton) · Census block assignment files
How does Buxton compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Buxton is the 1,437th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 18th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Buxton ranks 44th 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 | 18th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 137th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 121st | 353 |
| Median household income | 44th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 101st | 353 |
| Median home value | 83rd | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 301 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 173rd | 352 |
| Median age | 195th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 195th | 353 |
| Work from home | 232nd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 352 |
Buxton's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Buxton 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 Buxton?
20 of the 57 figures for Buxton 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 Buxton 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.