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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oxford

New York · 1,584 residents · 1.772 sq mi
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Oxford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,692. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,584
−9%since 1990
from 1,738 in 1990
1990 – 2025
894 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 981 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+16%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oxford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,692
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,644 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,576
+45%since 1990
from $11,421 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.3%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $341 in 1990
US average: $602
67.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
32.5% rent
1.5
−19%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(1,726)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score3.7%(64)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,534)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score6.1%(96)
6
+66%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.5%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, New York?

Oxford, New York has about 1,584 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oxford, New York?

The typical household in Oxford, New York earns about $37,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, New York expensive?

In Oxford, New York, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, New York?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, New York?

About 14.3% of people in Oxford, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 154 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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