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Oxford

Michigan · 3,492 residents · 1.259 sq mi
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Oxford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $233,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,492
−1%since 2000
from 3,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,774 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+19%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Oxford
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,130
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,101
+37%since 2000
from $24,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,600
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $561 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
33.7% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(3,368)
Black0.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(94)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(329)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,084)
Black1.5%(54)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(144)
Asian1.7%(59)
Other2.8%(99)
Diversity Score24.1%(842)
Diversity Score
24
+160%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Michigan?

Oxford, Michigan has about 3,492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Michigan?

The typical household in Oxford, Michigan earns about $67,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Michigan expensive?

In Oxford, Michigan, the median home is worth about $233,600, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Michigan?

About 42.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Michigan?

About 4.9% of people in Oxford, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 563 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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