Buxton is a somewhat small town located in the state of Maine. With a population of 8,510 people and two associated neighborhoods, Buxton is the 35th largest community in Maine.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Buxton is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Buxton is a town of service providers, construction workers and builders, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Buxton who work in management occupations (10.42%), office and administrative support (10.29%), and sales jobs (6.97%). 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, Buxton is worth considering. In Buxton, however, the average commute to work is quite long. On average, people spend 33.76 minutes each day getting to work, which is significantly higher than the national average. The overall education level of Buxton is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 28.33% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Buxton in 2022 was $39,681, which is upper middle income relative to Maine and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $158,724 for a family of four. Buxton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Buxton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Buxton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Buxton include English, Irish, French, French Canadian, and Scottish. The most common language spoken in Buxton is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Thai.
