Town · Maine
Oxford, Maine
Oxford, town, in Oxford County, Maine. Oxford had 4,449 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,229 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,333 (±16). GEOID 2301756310.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,449
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,229 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,333 ±16
Median household income
$58,571
±$24,202 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$194,200
±$7,949 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$977
±$506 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Oxford and what county is it in?
Oxford is a town in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 38.7 square miles of land, 109 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Oxford: Oxford (CDP, 1,294 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oxford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,449 people lived in Oxford on July 1, 2025, up 5.2% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,229 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,333 (±16).
| Measure | Oxford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,333±16 | 59,255 | +282 |
| Households | 1,562±177 | 24,140 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.77±0.31 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,997±204 | 36,855 | no clear change |
Oxford's population since 2000
From 3,960 in 2000 to 4,449 in 2025: up 12.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oxford 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 Oxford?
The median resident of Oxford is 40.5 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Oxford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±2.7 | 48.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±5.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0%±4.9 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 57.4%±3.2 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4%±2.5 pts | 92.2% | −4.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.9 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%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±2.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±4.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8%±3.8 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.4%±5.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.7%±8.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.8%±4.5 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±2.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.2%±2.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±2.0 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 Oxford earn?
Half of Oxford's 1,562 households earn less than $58,571 a year (±$24,202), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $54,594 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oxford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,571±$24,202 | $60,173 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,777±$11,511 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,032±$4,403 | $35,412 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.5%±6.8 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.5%±24.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±7.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.7%±2.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.4%±3.2 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 Oxford?
Owners occupy 88.7% of Oxford's occupied homes and renters 11.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $194,200 by its owner (±$7,949). The median renter pays $977 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Oxford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $194,200±$7,949 | $217,300 | +$33,348 |
| Median gross rent | $977±$506 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.9%±18.6 pts | 40.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,409±$190 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.7%±5.2 pts | 80.6% | +11.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.3%±5.2 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,997±204 | 36,855 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±14.4 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5%±7.8 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 23.4%±7.8 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1%±4.3 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.9%±5.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.5%±5.6 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 Oxford building?
Builders took permits for 40 new housing units in Oxford in 2025 (34 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 8 of 12 months), 9.0 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 Oxford work and get to work?
77.7% of Oxford's workers drive alone and 8.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.3 minutes.
| Measure | Oxford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5%±7.0 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.6%±9.2 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.7%±6.3 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.1%±3.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 8.2%±4.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.6%±4.2 pts | 13.6% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.3 min±3.1 | 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 Oxford?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Oxford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $53,818 (Tract 9664.02) to $78,000 (Tract 9664.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9664.02Oxford County | 2,126 | $53,818 |
| 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 Oxford) · Census block assignment files
How does Oxford compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oxford is the 2,551st-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 62nd-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Oxford ranks 269th 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 | 62nd | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 79th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 180th | 353 |
| Median household income | 269th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 288th | 353 |
| Median home value | 250th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 179th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 118th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 316th | 352 |
| Median age | 294th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 81st | 353 |
| Work from home | 238th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 153rd | 352 |
Oxford's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Oxford 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 Oxford?
15 of the 57 figures for Oxford 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 Oxford 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.