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New Oxford

Pennsylvania · 1,868 residents · 0.619 sq mi
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New Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $166,800. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
1,868
+10%since 2000
from 1,696 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,018 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+8%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024New Oxford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,682
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,268
+45%since 2000
from $18,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.6%
US avg: 10%
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.2% in 2000
55.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,500)
Black1.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino9%(152)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(408)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(1,462)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(319)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other1.4%(26)
Diversity Score41.4%(774)
Diversity Score
41
+72%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Oxford, Pennsylvania?

New Oxford, Pennsylvania has about 1,868 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Oxford, Pennsylvania earns about $45,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Oxford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In New Oxford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $166,800, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in New Oxford, Pennsylvania?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Oxford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Oxford, Pennsylvania?

About 21.5% of people in New Oxford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Oxford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, New Oxford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 251 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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