Rumford, Maine
Rumford: town in Oxford County, Maine, United States
About
Rumford is a town located in the county of Oxford in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,841 and a population density of 32 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,735 inhabitants.
The town was created 244 years ago in 1781.
Quick Facts about Rumford
| Population | 5,735 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | Oxford County |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 180 km2 |
| Official name | Rumford |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5537,-70.5509 |
| Altitude | 1,581 feet / 482, 186 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1782 (244 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:01:15 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 04276 |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Rumford is located at 44°33'13"N 70°33'3"W (44.5536700, -70.5509000).
Rumford map
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Weather
A slight chance of snow showers before 9am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Rumford
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Rumford decreased by 1.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,841 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,810 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,770 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,761 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,738 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,732 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,716 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,698 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,744 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,744 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,735 | -0.16% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Rumford
1Town of Rumford Municipal Offices
145 Congress St #3, Rumford, ME 04276 View details
Phone: +12073644576 | Website available
People born in Rumford (18)
People born in Rumford, including United States politician Edmund Muskie, musician Rebecca Martin, composer Frank Churchill, .
More notable people
- Charles Arthur "Charlie" Akers (American cross-country skier and biathlete) he was born in 12/07/1939
- Jeb Bradley (American politician) he was born in 20/10/1952
- Chet Bulger (American NFL player) he was born in 18/09/1917
- John Patrick (American politician and mechanic from Maine) he was born in 25/03/1954
- Stan Thomas (American baseball player) he was born in 11/07/1949
- Thomas S. Estes (American diplomat) he was born in 23/01/1913
- Walter Abbott (American football coach, college athletics administrator, university professor) he was born in 01/01/1930
- Jane Amero (Maine politician) she was born in 06/08/1941
- Charles Harlow (American politician) he was born in 25/05/1942
- Susan Tifft (American journalist) she was born in 14/02/1951
- William Wirt Virgin (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 18/09/1823
- Lucia M. Cormier (American politician) she was born in 20/11/1909
- Jon Lufkin (American cross-country skier) he was born in 09/07/1947
- William Shaw Warren (American photographer) he was born in 10/04/1831
- Joyce Mulliken (American politician) she was born in 29/08/1945
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rumford, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161226 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington (ME) | 04938-9978 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rumford, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIN | Berlin, New Hampshire | 318 Glen Ave | BUS |
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
| FRE | Freeport | 36 Depot Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Rumford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mex Post Office | Mexico (ME) | 04257 |
Other cities in Oxford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oxford County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 5,162 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Norway | 4,990 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Oxford | 4,102 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Fryeburg | 3,436 | City in Maine, United States |
| Bethel | 2,749 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, USA |
| Mexico | 2,635 | Town in Maine |
| Dixfield | 2,481 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| South Paris | 2,267 | Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine |
| Buckfield | 2,071 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| West Paris | 1,689 | City in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Hiram | 1,659 | Human settlement in Oxford County, Maine, United States of America |
| Brownfield | 1,653 | Town in Maine |
| Porter | 1,525 | Town in Oxford County, Maine, United States |
| Peru | 1,509 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Hebron | 1,431 | Town in Maine |
| Hartford | 1,229 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rumford distances to largest Maine cities