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 243 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 |
| Altitude : | 1,581 feet / 482, 186 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1782 (243 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:06:59 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 04276 |
| Density : | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.85% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rumford is located at 44°33'13"N 70°33'3"W (44.5536700, -70.5509000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Rumford
Demographics
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 |
People born in Rumford (18)
People born in Rumford, including United States politician Edmund Muskie, musician Rebecca Martin, composer Frank Churchill, .
List
- 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
Schools in Rumford
College & universities near Rumford, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161226 | University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington (ME) | 04938-9978 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rumford, ME
| 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 |
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
