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Oxford

Pennsylvania · 5,077 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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Oxford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,608. Population has grown 18% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,077
+18%since 2000
from 4,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,586 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 2,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
−9%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Oxford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,608
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,966 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,663
+19%since 2000
from $16,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
52.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+35%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71%(3,062)
Black10.8%(467)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(697)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(2,388)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(3,041)
Black7.8%(395)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(1,464)
Asian0.8%(41)
Other1.3%(64)
Diversity Score67.4%(3,420)
Diversity Score
67
+22%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
6.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

Oxford, Pennsylvania has about 5,077 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oxford, Pennsylvania earns about $49,608 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oxford, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Oxford, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $216,800, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% of adults age 25 and over in Oxford, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of people in Oxford, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oxford, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Oxford, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,308 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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