Town · Maine
Otisfield, Maine
Otisfield, town, in Oxford County, Maine. Otisfield had 1,893 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,853 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,951 (±296). GEOID 2301755960.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,893
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,853 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,951 ±296
Median household income
$84,271
±$15,089 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$317,200
±$34,816 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,300
±$872 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Otisfield and what county is it in?
Otisfield is a town in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 39.9 square miles of land, 46 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 Otisfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,893 people lived in Otisfield on July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,853 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,951 (±296).
| Measure | Otisfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,951±296 | 59,255 | no clear change |
| Households | 783±101 | 24,140 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.26 | 2.42 | −0.69 |
| Housing units | 1,272±140 | 36,855 | no clear change |
Otisfield's population since 2000
From 1,560 in 2000 to 1,893 in 2025: up 21.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Otisfield 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 Otisfield?
The median resident of Otisfield is 56.8 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 23.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.7%.
| Measure | Otisfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.8±4.8 | 48.2 | +12.9 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1%±3.8 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.7%±5.6 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 52.9%±3.4 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1%±1.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.8%±1.9 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.9%±4.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±5.4 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±2.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.0%±1.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.0%±5.5 pts | 24.0% | +9.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8%±3.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.2%±1.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±1.0 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 Otisfield earn?
Half of Otisfield's 783 households earn less than $84,271 a year (±$15,089), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $77,214 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Otisfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,271±$15,089 | $60,173 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,253±$10,611 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,098±$3,984 | $35,412 | +$7,637 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.3%±4.6 pts | 13.8% | −8.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.3%±13.7 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8%±4.4 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.6%±4.6 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.8%±6.7 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 Otisfield?
Owners occupy 92.3% of Otisfield's occupied homes and renters 7.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $317,200 by its owner (±$34,816).
| Measure | Otisfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $317,200±$34,816 | $217,300 | +$93,214 |
| Median gross rent | $1,300±$872 | $836 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 68.2%±29.9 pts | 40.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,440±$124 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.3%±4.1 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.7%±4.1 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,272±140 | 36,855 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±34.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.1%±3.1 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±3.0 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3%±2.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.9%±4.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.2%±4.0 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7%±2.8 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 Otisfield building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Otisfield in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 10.6 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 Otisfield work and get to work?
71.8% of Otisfield's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Otisfield | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.2%±5.8 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8%±6.7 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±3.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8%±6.4 pts | 13.6% | +15.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.9 min±3.5 | 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 Otisfield?
No census tract lies mostly in Otisfield; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9664.01Oxford County | 4,158 | $78,000 |
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 Otisfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Otisfield compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Otisfield is the 5,044th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 151st-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Otisfield ranks 114th 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 | 151st | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 171st | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 284th | 353 |
| Median household income | 114th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 353 |
| Median home value | 114th | 352 |
| Poverty rate | 152nd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 160th | 352 |
| Median age | 28th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 38th | 353 |
| Work from home | 94th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 352 |
Otisfield's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Otisfield 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 Otisfield?
16 of the 57 figures for Otisfield 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 Otisfield 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.