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Oxford

Mississippi · 25,416 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 $48,566. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 13,660 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $270,000. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 61% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,416
+116%since 2000
from 11,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
27.8
+6%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K13K18K24K29K1990201020202024Oxford
202426K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(1,261)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(1,175)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.6%(1,180)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.4%(1,385)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2424.8%(6,310)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416.7%(4,236)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(2,684)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 547.8%(1,991)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 647.4%(1,882)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 747.1%(1,803)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844%(1,028)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(481)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,566
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,162
+62%since 2000
from $18,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$973
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
64.1% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+12%since 2009
from 5.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Oxford on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(8,760)
Black20.8%(2,443)
Hispanic / Latino1%(122)
Asian2.7%(313)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(16,559)
Black22.3%(5,656)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,042)
Asian5%(1,279)
Other1.6%(404)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.8%(219)
Dominican0.5%(137)
Colombian0.4%(123)
Venezuelan0.4%(120)
Bolivian0.3%(77)
Puerto Rican0.2%(55)
Cuban0.1%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.1%(313)
Vietnamese0.7%(194)
Chinese0.6%(167)
Filipino0.3%(70)
Japanese0.2%(62)
Korean0.2%(49)
Thai0.1%(17)
Nepalese0%(13)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English11.9%(3,298)
Irish9.2%(2,542)
German8.7%(2,396)
American4.9%(1,346)
Scottish4.6%(1,262)
Italian3.1%(851)
French2.6%(709)
Scotch-Irish2.3%(629)
Arab0.8%(213)
Czech0.8%(210)
Jordanian0.7%(204)
British0.7%(202)
+ 25 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(187)
Swedish0.7%(183)
West Indian0.5%(142)
Dutch0.4%(105)
Danish0.3%(72)
Ethiopian0.3%(71)
Welsh0.2%(66)
Norwegian0.2%(64)
Lithuanian0.2%(63)
Lebanese0.2%(61)
Finnish0.2%(44)
Brazilian0.1%(36)
Greek0.1%(32)
Russian0.1%(28)
Swiss0.1%(23)
Slovak0.1%(21)
Portuguese0.1%(15)
Bulgarian0%(12)
Croatian0%(11)
Iranian0%(10)
Syrian0%(7)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married51.7%(5,177)
Married39.1%(3,921)
Widowed3%(301)
Divorced6.2%(617)
Women 15+
Never married48.3%(5,979)
Married35.7%(4,418)
Widowed6.2%(769)
Divorced9.8%(1,213)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Mississippi?

Oxford, Mississippi has about 25,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Mississippi?

The typical household in Oxford, Mississippi earns about $48,566 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 $270,000, and the typical rent is about $973 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Mississippi?

About 61.3% 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 31.2% 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 15,432 residents, a change of about 155 percent over that period.

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

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