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Oxford

Nebraska · 779 residents · 0.91 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,194. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $38,100. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779
−11%since 2000
from 876 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+6%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6217138058979891990201020202024Oxford
2024652
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,194
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,490 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,853
−2%since 2000
from $18,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,100
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−41.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+1%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(859)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(739)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(25)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score9.7%(76)
Diversity Score
10
+743%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
2.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Nebraska?

Oxford, Nebraska has about 779 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Nebraska?

The typical household in Oxford, Nebraska earns about $33,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Nebraska expensive?

In Oxford, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Nebraska?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Nebraska?

About 22.1% of people in Oxford, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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