Buckfield, ME is a small town located in Oxford County with a population of 2,440. The small-town charm of Buckfield makes it the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the big city life. With a population density of 55 people per square mile, it is much less packed than its US counterpart which has a population density of 93 people per square mile.
The town offers year-round outdoor activities from skiing at Mtn Valley Ski Area to boating on Pleasant Pond. Local businesses in Buckfield include the Norway Savings Bank, Pine Tree Market, and J & M Variety Store. For culture buffs, there are several museums within driving distance such as the Maine State Museum in Augusta and the Lumberman's Museum in Bethel. Other organizations that can be found in Buckfield include Nonantum Crafts, a craft center specializing in handmade items and materials for crafting projects; White Mountain Friends Meeting House, an 18th-century Quaker meeting house; and The Buckfield Historical Society dedicated to preserving local history. At the high school level, local sporting events can be found throughout the year such as football games at Buckfield High School or basketball games at Hebron Academy.
The population in Buckfield is 2,440. There are 65 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Buckfield is 39, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Buckfield is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Buckfield
- 48.4% are married
- 14.5% are divorced
- 27.5% are married with children
- 19.0% have children, but are single
Race in Buckfield
- 97.0% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander