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Oxford

Iowa · 807 residents · 0.925 sq mi
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Oxford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+14%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 762 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6447147858559261990201020202024Oxford
2024779
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,521
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,292 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,574
+34%since 2000
from $18,335 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$621
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(693)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(732)
Black3.3%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian1.5%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(141)
Diversity Score
17
+718%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Iowa?

Oxford, Iowa has about 807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Iowa?

The typical household in Oxford, Iowa earns about $50,521 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Iowa expensive?

In Oxford, Iowa, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $621 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Iowa?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Iowa?

About 11.9% of people in Oxford, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 140 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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