Oxford County, Maine

ME · FIPS 23017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 59,255 #905 / 3,222
72th
Median Household Income $60,173 -19.9% #2,065 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 48.2 years +23.9% #346 / 3,222
89th
Median Home Value $217,300 -22.9% #1,219 / 3,222
62th
Median Gross Rent $836 -28.1% #1,849 / 3,222
43th
Poverty Rate 13.8% +9.7% #1,712 / 3,222
47th

Demographics

Oxford County has a population of 59,255, making it the #905 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.2 years, which is 23.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Oxford County is $60,173, ranking #2,065 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$60,173 −19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,065 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,412 −14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,538 of 3,222
52th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.8% +9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,712 of 3,222
47th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,490 of 3,222
54th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.0% −28.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,366 of 3,222
58th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.3 min +13.2% vs nat'l
Rank #690 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Oxford County is $217,300 (-22.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $836/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.6%.

Median Home Value
$217,300 −22.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,219 of 3,222
62th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$836 −28.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,849 of 3,222
43th percentile
Homeownership Rate
80.6% +25.2% vs nat'l
Rank #532 of 3,222
84th percentile
80.6% Homeownership

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Health

91.4% of residents in Oxford County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% below the national rate.

91.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
91.4% −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,851 of 3,222
43th percentile

About Oxford County, Maine

Oxford County, Maine has a total population of 59,255, making it the 905th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oxford County is 48.2 years, which is 23.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Oxford County is $60,173, which ranks #2,065 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Oxford County is $217,300, 22.9% below the national median. Renters in Oxford County pay a median gross rent of $836 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Oxford County, 24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.3 min.

Oxford County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%).

All data for Oxford County, Maine comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.