Census-designated place · Maine
Rumford CDP, Maine
Rumford CDP, census-designated place, in Oxford County, Maine. Rumford CDP had 4,298 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,067 (±513). GEOID 2364255.
Residents, 2020 Census
4,298
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 4,067 ±513
Median household income
$29,230
±$4,756 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$123,200
±$19,309 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$785
±$109 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Rumford CDP and what county is it in?
Rumford CDP is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 7.9 square miles of land, 546 residents per square mile in 2020.
Rumford CDP lies entirely within Rumford, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Rumford CDP, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,298 residents in Rumford CDP, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 4,067 (±513).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Rumford CDP is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Rumford CDP | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,067 ±513 | 59,255 | no clear change |
| Households | 2,005 ±266 | 24,140 | +361 |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.18 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,485 ±285 | 36,855 | no clear change |
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 Rumford CDP?
The median resident of Rumford CDP is 52.3 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 31.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.3%.
| Measure | Rumford CDP | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.3 ±3.8 | 48.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% ±3.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 31.1% ±5.3 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±4.6 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.4% ±2.1 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5% ±4.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 23.6% ±4.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.1% ±3.3 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.7% ±5.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5% ±5.4 pts | 24.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9% ±3.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±4.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±2.4 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 Rumford CDP earn?
Half of Rumford CDP's 2,005 households earn less than $29,230 a year (±$4,756), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,023 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $13,793 after inflation. 30.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Rumford CDP | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,230 ±$4,756 | $60,173 | −$13,793 |
| Mean household income | $49,575 ±$8,442 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,412 ±$3,896 | $35,412 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 30.0% ±8.6 pts | 13.8% | +12.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 44.5% ±23.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.8% ±7.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.7% ±4.6 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.0% ±6.2 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 Rumford CDP?
Owners occupy 56.3% of Rumford CDP's occupied homes and renters 43.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,200 by its owner (±$19,309). The median renter pays $785 a month including utilities, and 52.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Rumford CDP | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,200 ±$19,309 | $217,300 | +$27,206 |
| Median gross rent | $785 ±$109 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.2% ±14.1 pts | 40.4% | +23.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,301 ±$132 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.3% ±8.3 pts | 80.6% | −10.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.7% ±8.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 2,485 ±285 | 36,855 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.8% ±9.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 47.2% ±7.0 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.7% ±3.6 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 47.4% ±7.7 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.1% ±5.9 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 do people in Rumford CDP work and get to work?
82.5% of Rumford CDP's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.5%.
| Measure | Rumford CDP | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.0% ±6.6 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.5% ±4.5 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 82.5% ±8.3 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8% ±5.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.6% ±6.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.1% ±3.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.7 min ±6.0 | 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 Rumford CDP?
1 census tract lies mostly in Rumford CDP, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9656Oxford County | 3,887 | $38,606 |
| Tract 9655Oxford County | 2,055 | $37,949 |
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 Rumford CDP) · Census block assignment files
How does Rumford CDP compare with other places in Maine?
Rumford CDP ranks 348th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 105th | 353 |
| Residents per square mile | 57th | 353 |
| Median household income | 348th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 348th | 353 |
| Median home value | 337th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 259th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 333rd | 352 |
| Median age | 84th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 330th | 353 |
| Travel time to work | 183rd | 352 |
Rumford CDP's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Rumford CDP 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 Rumford CDP?
17 of the 57 figures for Rumford CDP 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 Rumford CDP 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.