Rumford, ME Demographics

A map of Rumford's Population by Race

Rumford, Maine had a population of 4,298 in 2020. It was 90.9% White, 0.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rumford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is the 35th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rumford's White Population

3,906 residents of Rumford identify as White, or 90.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Rumford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is ranked #106 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rumford is more White than neighboring Norway (90.3% White). Rumford is less White than neighboring Mexico (92.3% White), Dixfield (94.7% White), Bethel (94.2% White), and Wilton (92.8% White).

Rumford's Black Population

30 residents of Rumford identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rumford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rumford is more Black than neighboring Mexico (0.6% Black), Dixfield (0.2% Black), Bethel (0% Black), Norway (0.5% Black), and Wilton (0.3% Black).

Rumford's Asian Population

8 residents of Rumford identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rumford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is ranked #126 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rumford is less Asian than neighboring Mexico (0.8% Asian), Bethel (0.6% Asian), Norway (1.1% Asian), and Wilton (0.4% Asian).

Rumford's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Rumford identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rumford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is ranked #61 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rumford is more Hispanic than neighboring Mexico (1.5% Hispanic), Dixfield (1.5% Hispanic), Bethel (1.7% Hispanic), Norway (1.4% Hispanic), and Wilton (1.2% Hispanic).

Rumford's Native American/Other Population

21 residents of Rumford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rumford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rumford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norway (0.4% Native American/Other). Rumford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dixfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Bethel (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wilton (0.9% Native American/Other).

Rumford's Multiracial Population

252 residents of Rumford identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rumford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Rumford is ranked #6 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rumford is more Multiracial than neighboring Mexico (4.3% Multiracial), Dixfield (2.3% Multiracial), Bethel (2.7% Multiracial), and Wilton (4.3% Multiracial). Rumford is less Multiracial than neighboring Norway (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.