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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oxford

Massachusetts · 5,899 residents · 3.464 sq mi
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Oxford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $50,866. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $118,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,899
−1%since 1990
from 5,969 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,703 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,723 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+13%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Oxford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,866
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,149
+55%since 1990
from $13,604 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.8%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,100
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $118,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$535
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
74.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
25.1% rent
2.3
−35%since 1990
from 3.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(5,890)
Black0.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1%(59)
Asian0.3%(18)
Diversity Score5.6%(337)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(5,721)
Black0.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(38)
Asian0.5%(27)
Diversity Score4%(238)
4
−28%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.0%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 70.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.9%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.7 min
+3%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Massachusetts?

Oxford, Massachusetts has about 5,899 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Oxford, Massachusetts earns about $50,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Massachusetts expensive?

In Oxford, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Massachusetts?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Massachusetts?

About 9.8% of people in Oxford, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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