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Oxford

New York · 1,330 residents · 1.772 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,886. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 254 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,800. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,330
−16%since 2000
from 1,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+10%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oxford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,886
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,683
+67%since 2000
from $16,576 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
37.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+57%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,534)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(96)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,228)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(45)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score12%(160)
Diversity Score
12
+97%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, New York?

Oxford, New York has about 1,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oxford, New York earns about $39,886 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 $95,800, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, New York?

About 23.6% 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 25.0% 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 408 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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