Oxford County’s skilled and motivated workforce is well suited to support new and expanding businesses. Many employers tap into the large pool of commuting workers both within Oxford County and the surrounding area. The average travel time to work for workers in Oxford County is 26 minutes (Source: 2000 Census).
Employment and Unemployment: 2010 Oxford County
| Area |
Civilian Labor Force |
Number Employed |
Number Unemployed |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
| Oxford County |
28,081 |
25,591 |
2,490 |
8.9% |
Source: Maine Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services
Civilian Labor Force: 2010 Greater Oxford County
| Area |
Civilian Labor Force |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
| Greater Oxford County |
102,791 |
8.28% |
(This represents Lewiston-Auburn LMA, Rumford LMA, Conway LMA, Farmington LMA and Bridgton-Paris LMA)
Unemployment rate is average of all 5 LMAs, not weighted average
Source: Maine Department of Labor, Labor Market Information Services
