Oxford County, ME Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Oxford County was 59,495, a 1.32% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Oxford County's population was 58,719, an increase of 1.43% compared to a population of 57,894 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Oxford County, ME population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Oxford County increased by 4,742. In this period, the peak population was 59,495 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 54,753 - -
2001 55,001 248 0.45%
2002 55,543 542 0.99%
2003 55,740 197 0.35%
2004 56,156 416 0.75%
2005 56,457 301 0.54%
2006 56,622 165 0.29%
2007 56,831 209 0.37%
2008 56,843 12 0.02%
2009 56,458 -385 -0.68%
2010 57,777 1,319 2.34%
2011 57,770 -7 -0.01%
2012 57,486 -284 -0.49%
2013 57,420 -66 -0.11%
2014 57,348 -72 -0.13%
2015 57,195 -153 -0.27%
2016 57,353 158 0.28%
2017 57,549 196 0.34%
2018 57,777 228 0.4%
2019 57,895 118 0.2%
2020 57,894 -1 -
2021 58,719 825 1.43%
2022 59,495 776 1.32%
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Oxford County, ME population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Oxford County's population increased by 3,024 (5.52%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Oxford County's population increased by 117 (0.20%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Oxford County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Oxford County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 59,495. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oxford County's population peaked in year 2022 at 59,495.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Oxford County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 54,753.

Oxford County, ME annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Oxford County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Oxford County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.39% per year. Overall the population grew 8.66% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Oxford County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Oxford County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.39% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,601. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2009 to 2010, Oxford County's population grew the most with an increase of 1,319 (2.34%).

While from 2008 and 2009, Oxford County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 385 (-0.68%).

Things to know

Is Oxford County, ME population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oxford County's population increased by 1,601 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 825 (1.43%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 776 (1.32%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Oxford County, ME changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Oxford County increased by 2,075 (3.61%). The population was highest at 59,495 in the year 2022 and lowest at 57,195 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.35%.

References

Datasets

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Oxford County, ME Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Oxford County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Oxford County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Oxford County was 59,495, a 1.32% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Oxford County population was 58,719, an increase of 1.43% compared to a population of 57,894 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Oxford County increased by 4,742. In this period, the peak population was 59,495 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Oxford County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Oxford County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Oxford County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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