Town · Maine
Dixfield, Maine
Dixfield, town, in Oxford County, Maine. Dixfield had 2,396 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,253 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,300 (±266). GEOID 2301717740.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,396
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,253 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,300 ±266
Median household income
$70,613
±$9,070 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$160,900
±$23,670 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$658
±$287 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Dixfield and what county is it in?
Dixfield is a town in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 41.3 square miles of land, 55 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Dixfield: Dixfield (CDP, 1,323 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Dixfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,396 people lived in Dixfield on July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,253 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,300 (±266).
| Measure | Dixfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,300±266 | 59,255 | no clear change |
| Households | 934±105 | 24,140 | +138 |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.22 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,013±107 | 36,855 | −131 |
Dixfield's population since 2000
From 2,514 in 2000 to 2,396 in 2025: down 4.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Dixfield 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 Dixfield?
The median resident of Dixfield is 49.9 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 21.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.5%.
| Measure | Dixfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9±4.4 | 48.2 | +7.4 |
| Under 18 years | 16.9%±4.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.1%±5.0 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 47.5%±3.3 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.5%±4.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7%±3.9 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±2.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±3.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±2.5 pts | 8.6% | −10.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2%±1.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.6%±5.6 pts | 24.0% | +17.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±4.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±3.7 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±1.5 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 Dixfield earn?
Half of Dixfield's 934 households earn less than $70,613 a year (±$9,070), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $44,157 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,456 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dixfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,613±$9,070 | $60,173 | +$26,456 |
| Mean household income | $76,942±$9,506 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,298±$3,560 | $35,412 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±5.0 pts | 13.8% | −10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0%±11.4 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.5%±6.5 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1%±2.6 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3%±2.9 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 Dixfield?
Owners occupy 85.5% of Dixfield's occupied homes and renters 14.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $160,900 by its owner (±$23,670). The median renter pays $658 a month including utilities, and 48.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dixfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $160,900±$23,670 | $217,300 | +$50,999 |
| Median gross rent | $658±$287 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.0%±20.7 pts | 40.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,459±$308 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.5%±5.3 pts | 80.6% | +13.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 14.5%±5.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,013±107 | 36,855 | −131 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±18.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.4%±6.0 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.1%±4.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0%±2.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.2%±8.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.5%±4.7 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 Dixfield building?
Builders took permits for 58 new housing units in Dixfield in 2025 (58 in single-family houses), 24.2 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 Dixfield work and get to work?
82.5% of Dixfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes.
| Measure | Dixfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.5%±6.5 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0%±2.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5%±8.0 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.5%±7.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±3.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min±4.1 | 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 Dixfield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Dixfield (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9657Oxford County | 3,491 | $69,205 |
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 Dixfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Dixfield compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Dixfield is the 4,233rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 125th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Dixfield ranks 179th 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 | 125th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 40th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 268th | 353 |
| Median household income | 179th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 281st | 353 |
| Median home value | 299th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 277th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 94th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 222nd | 352 |
| Median age | 115th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 122nd | 353 |
| Travel time to work | 175th | 352 |
Dixfield's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Dixfield 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 Dixfield?
18 of the 57 figures for Dixfield 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 Dixfield 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.