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Oxford Junction

Iowa · 424 residents · 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 $48,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,700. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
−26%since 2000
from 573 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 884 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
+16%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3934475025576111990201020202024Oxford Junction
2024461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,578
+56%since 2000
from $13,805 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade24.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,700
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−28%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(5)
Diversity Score7%(30)
Diversity Score
7
+700%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford Junction, Iowa?

Oxford Junction, Iowa has about 424 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oxford Junction, Iowa earns about $48,750 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 $51,700, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford Junction, Iowa?

About 4.7% 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 24.1% 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 147 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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