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Oxford

Mississippi · 18,916 residents · 26.617 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,326. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $196,300. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

18,916
+61%since 2000
from 11,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
711 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
25.3
−3%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
8K13K18K24K29K1990201020202024Oxford
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,326
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,526 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,551
+31%since 2000
from $18,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
33.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.582
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$196,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$739
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $853
22.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
65.5% rent
27.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
6.1
+4%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(8,760)
Black20.8%(2,443)
Hispanic / Latino1%(122)
Asian2.7%(313)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(5,710)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(13,465)
Black21.8%(4,122)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(465)
Asian3.3%(620)
Other1.3%(246)
Diversity Score55.5%(10,500)
56
+14%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

53.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
26.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
7.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
49.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
49.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.1%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Mississippi?

Oxford, Mississippi has about 18,916 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Mississippi?

The typical household in Oxford, Mississippi earns about $32,326 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Mississippi expensive?

In Oxford, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $196,300, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Mississippi?

About 53.9% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Mississippi?

About 33.3% of people in Oxford, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,932 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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