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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

25,416
+116%since 2000
from 11,756 in 2000
1990 – 2025
955 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 442 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
27.8
+6%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
8K13K18K24K29K1990201020202024Oxford
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,566
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,526 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$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%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$270,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$973
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
35.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.2% in 2000
64.1% rent
5.6
−5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(16,559)
Black22.3%(5,656)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,042)
Asian5%(1,279)
Other1.6%(404)
Diversity Score62.9%(15,984)
63
+29%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
30.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
47.7%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
50.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
9.4%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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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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