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Oxford

North Carolina · 8,338 residents · 6.401 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,707. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $94,700. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,338
+5%since 1990
from 7,913 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,303 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,236 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.5
+4%since 1990
from 37.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Oxford
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,707
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,525 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,696
+58%since 1990
from $10,563 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.3%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,700
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $335 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 61.8% in 1990
42.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+17%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(3,551)
Black54.6%(4,318)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score63%(4,988)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(3,579)
Black51.2%(4,269)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(380)
Asian0.4%(34)
Diversity Score67.9%(5,662)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.1%
+9.8 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+9%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, North Carolina?

Oxford, North Carolina has about 8,338 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oxford, North Carolina?

The typical household in Oxford, North Carolina earns about $30,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, North Carolina expensive?

In Oxford, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,700, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, North Carolina?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, North Carolina?

About 21.3% of people in Oxford, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 425 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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