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Oxford

Georgia · 2,308 residents · 2.153 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value is $96,100. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,308
+22%since 2000
from 1,892 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,072 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
22.9
+2%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Oxford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$43,750
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,698 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$21,436
+51%since 2000
from $14,206 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
21.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$96,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,081
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $688 in 2000
US average: $1,124
60.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
39.7% rent
2.2
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60%(1,135)
Black32.6%(616)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(35)
Asian4.1%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.7%(1,224)
2020
White, non-Hispanic38%(878)
Black49.4%(1,141)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(164)
Asian1%(24)
Other1.7%(39)
Diversity Score72.9%(1,683)
73
+13%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
13.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.4 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
71.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
48.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
35.1%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
54.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
7.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
14.5%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Georgia?

Oxford, Georgia has about 2,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Georgia?

The typical household in Oxford, Georgia earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Georgia expensive?

In Oxford, Georgia, the median home is worth about $96,100, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Georgia?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Georgia?

About 21.6% of people in Oxford, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 363 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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