Oxford County, ME Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,478 | 1,383,146 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 27.3 | 39.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.35% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.8 | 43.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 23,694 | 589,061 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Oxford County grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 58,728 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Oxford County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,430 | $72,025 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 5.08% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Oxford County is about 19% lower than in Maine.
Housing
| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $238,815 | $248,766 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $807 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.8% | 74.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Oxford County is about 24.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $807 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Oxford County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 194 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.3 | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.6 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 194 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,017 | $5,355 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,574 | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 578 | 1,015 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maine:
Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Oxford County is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Maine.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Oxford County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.27 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.4), Sagadahoc County (0.3), Hancock County (0.3).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Piscataquis County (0.2), Aroostook County (0.2).
Health
Oxford County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Oxford County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.9% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.5% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.8), York County (0.8), Sagadahoc County (0.8).
Lowest:
Washington County (0.8), Piscataquis County (0.8), Aroostook County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Oxford County, Maine?
The population of Oxford County, Maine is 59,478, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Oxford County, Maine?
The population density of Oxford County, Maine is 27.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Oxford County, Maine?
The median household income in Oxford County, Maine is $58,430, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Oxford County, Maine?
The median home price in Oxford County, Maine is $238,815, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Oxford County, Maine?
The unemployment rate in Oxford County, Maine is 4.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.