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Dixfield, ME

Census-designated place in Oxford County, Maine.

Population

1,738

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

970

ZIP codes

0

Dixfield and its ZIP codes

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Dixfield at a glance

  • Dixfield is about 22 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $70,608 a year, 6% less than the Maine figure of $74,733.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (42% below Maine) and median rent is $534 a month.

Local data for Dixfield, ME

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dixfield, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$70,608

Poverty rate

14.4%

Median home value

$171,500

Median rent

$534/mo

Homeownership

83.2%

Bachelor's or higher

28.3%

Median age

43.0

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (210), Italian Americans (134), French Americans (131).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oxford County. PPP loans are for Dixfield.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,315

16,970 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$52,819

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$472M

FY 2026, $8,161 per person

Oxford County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Dixfield, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled14.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dixfield, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: winter weather

Storm events since 1996

1,136

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

275

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

79° / 7°F

48.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dixfield, ME, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.2%

U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

17.0%

U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

Cities near Dixfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MexicoCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.8
RumfordCensus-designated place5.4 mi7.9
WiltonCensus-designated place11 mi4.1
ChisholmCensus-designated place13 mi2.2
Livermore FallsCensus-designated place14 mi1.2
FarmingtonCensus-designated place18 mi4
BethelCensus-designated place19 mi1.6
TurnerCensus-designated place22 mi1.5
South ParisCensus-designated place22 mi3.9
NorwayCensus-designated place23 mi5
OxfordCensus-designated place28 mi8.3
GreeneCensus-designated place29 mi2.6
WinthropCensus-designated place29 mi5.5
Mechanic FallsCensus-designated place29 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dixfield, ME in?
Dixfield is in Oxford County, Maine.
What is the population of Dixfield, ME?
About 1,738 people live in Dixfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dixfield?
Nearby places include Mexico (4.4 mi), Rumford (5.4 mi), Wilton (11 mi), Chisholm (13 mi), Livermore Falls (14 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023