Oxford County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oxford County is located in Maine with a total population of 58,728. It is the 7th most populous county out of 16 in Maine.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oxford County is 48.3 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oxford County is $57,933. This is 19% lower than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.2%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 21% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $192,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oxford County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.