Rumford is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 5,967 people and two associated neighborhoods, Rumford is the 65th largest community in Maine. Rumford has an unusually large stock of pre-World War II architecture, making it one of the older and more historic towns.

Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Rumford is worth considering.

As is often the case in a small town, Rumford doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The education level of Rumford citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 18.14% of adults 25 and older in Rumford have a college degree.

The per capita income in Rumford in 2022 was $25,959, which is low income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $103,836 for a family of four. However, Rumford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

The people who call Rumford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Rumford residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Rumford include French, English, Irish, Italian, and French Canadian.

The most common language spoken in Rumford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and French.