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Oxford Junction

Iowa · 428 residents (2025 est.) · 0.648 sq mi
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Oxford Junction has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,969. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,500. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
−20%since 2000
from 573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+20%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:428 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3934475025576111990201020202024Oxford Junction
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,969
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,753
+72%since 2000
from $13,805 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+23%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information23.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+29%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(566)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(11)
Diversity Score5.8%(27)
Diversity Score
6
+563%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.5%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford Junction, Iowa?

Oxford Junction, Iowa has about 461 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford Junction, Iowa?

The typical household in Oxford Junction, Iowa earns about $37,969 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford Junction, Iowa expensive?

In Oxford Junction, Iowa, the median home is worth about $72,500, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford Junction, Iowa?

About 5.1% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford Junction, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford Junction, Iowa?

About 15.0% of people in Oxford Junction, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford Junction, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford Junction, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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