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Oxford

North Carolina · 8,461 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 $32,487. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $122,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,461
+1%since 2000
from 8,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,322 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Oxford
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,487
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,707 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,510
+23%since 2000
from $16,696 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$673
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $468 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
50.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+23%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.9%(3,579)
Black51.2%(4,269)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(380)
Asian0.4%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.9%(5,662)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(3,137)
Black55.3%(4,681)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(405)
Asian1.1%(92)
Other1.5%(124)
Diversity Score68.9%(5,832)
Diversity Score
69
+2%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, North Carolina?

Oxford, North Carolina has about 8,461 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oxford, North Carolina earns about $32,487 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 $122,900, and the typical rent is about $673 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, North Carolina?

About 16.4% 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 20.2% 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 548 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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