Rumford, ME is an idyllic small town located in Oxford County. With a population of 5,846 and a population density of 83.66 people per square mile, Rumford is nestled between two mountain ranges in the foothills of western Maine. The town is known for its quaint downtown area with several local businesses including the Ever Green Cafe and the North Star Pub & Grill. Year-round outdoor activities include snowshoeing, cross country skiing, hunting, fishing, and hiking. There are also several demographic organizations such as the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments and the Western Foothills Healthy Communities Coalition that serve to promote public health and quality of life in the Rumford area. Local sporting events include wrestling tournaments at Mountain Valley High School and road races throughout the region sponsored by Ragged Mountain Races.
The population in Rumford is 5,846. There are 85 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rumford is 51.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rumford is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rumford
- 43.3% are married
- 12.7% are divorced
- 20.3% are married with children
- 10.5% have children, but are single
Race in Rumford
- 96.0% are White
- 1.4% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 1.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander