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Oxford

Ohio · 21,371 residents · 7.775 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,040. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $194,400. At a median age of 21.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% 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

21,371
−3%since 2000
from 21,943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,749 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
21.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
19K20K21K22K23K1990201020202024Oxford
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,040
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,164 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$12,581
+3%since 2000
from $12,165 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
46.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.576
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$194,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$699
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
19.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
69.4% rent
14.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
17.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
66.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
8.4
+63%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(19,813)
Black4.3%(938)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(317)
Asian2.4%(520)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(4,251)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(18,390)
Black3.9%(844)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(491)
Asian5.4%(1,149)
Other1.5%(319)
Diversity Score30.2%(6,457)
30
+56%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
31.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+9%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
47.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
13.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
27.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
10.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

31.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
36.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
55.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
4.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
3.3%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Oxford, Ohio?

Oxford, Ohio has about 21,371 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Ohio?

The typical household in Oxford, Ohio earns about $23,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Ohio expensive?

In Oxford, Ohio, the median home is worth about $194,400, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Ohio?

About 50.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Ohio?

About 46.6% of people in Oxford, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,434 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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