Town · Maine
Hiram, Maine
Hiram, town, in Oxford County, Maine. Hiram had 1,712 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,609 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,748 (±288). GEOID 2301733315.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,712
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,609 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,748 ±288
Median household income
$62,813
±$10,081 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$256,600
±$41,706 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,070
±$161 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Hiram and what county is it in?
Hiram is a town in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 37.5 square miles of land, 43 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 Hiram, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,712 people lived in Hiram on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,609 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,748 (±288).
| Measure | Hiram | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,748±288 | 59,255 | no clear change |
| Households | 648±93 | 24,140 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70±0.30 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 856±97 | 36,855 | no clear change |
Hiram's population since 2000
From 1,423 in 2000 to 1,712 in 2025: up 20.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Hiram 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 Hiram?
The median resident of Hiram is 41.6 years old; 20.9% are under 18 and 15.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.8%.
| Measure | Hiram | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±10.2 | 48.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.9%±4.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.7%±4.4 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±4.5 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7%±4.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.3%±6.0 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.8%±3.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±2.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0%±1.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9%±4.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 29.7%±7.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±2.6 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1%±2.4 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±5.9 pts | 24.0% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3%±3.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.5%±6.3 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±2.7 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 Hiram earn?
Half of Hiram's 648 households earn less than $62,813 a year (±$10,081), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $60,470 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hiram | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,813±$10,081 | $60,173 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $104,728±$36,321 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,929±$13,788 | $35,412 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6%±6.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.1%±11.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.1%±6.3 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.7%±2.2 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.5%±7.2 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 Hiram?
Owners occupy 83.8% of Hiram's occupied homes and renters 16.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $256,600 by its owner (±$41,706). The median renter pays $1,070 a month including utilities, and 51.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hiram | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $256,600±$41,706 | $217,300 | +$70,765 |
| Median gross rent | $1,070±$161 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.3%±26.4 pts | 40.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,443±$204 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.8%±5.9 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 16.2%±5.9 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 856±97 | 36,855 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.9%±15.5 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.5%±5.3 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.1%±4.9 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3%±2.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.2%±6.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5%±3.2 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 Hiram building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units in Hiram in 2025 (10 in single-family houses), 5.8 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 Hiram work and get to work?
71.3% of Hiram's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Hiram | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.1%±8.7 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±2.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.3%±10.4 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.5%±7.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±3.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±3.9 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.4 min±5.2 | 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 Hiram?
1 census tract lies mostly in Hiram (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9669Oxford County | 3,494 | $62,262 |
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 Hiram) · Census block assignment files
How does Hiram compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Hiram is the 5,476th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 163rd-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Hiram ranks 226th 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 | 163rd | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 37th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 300th | 353 |
| Median household income | 226th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 143rd | 353 |
| Median home value | 182nd | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 143rd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 115th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 229th | 352 |
| Median age | 271st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 141st | 353 |
| Work from home | 238th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 64th | 352 |
Hiram's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Hiram 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 Hiram?
18 of the 57 figures for Hiram 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 Hiram 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.