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Oxford

Pennsylvania · 5,736 residents · 1.963 sq mi
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Oxford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,473. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,800. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,736
+33%since 2000
from 4,315 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,922 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 2,198 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Oxford
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,473
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,966 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,722
+43%since 2000
from $16,579 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
55.2% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic54.7%(3,135)
Black6.5%(371)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(1,879)
Asian0.7%(39)
Other1.3%(73)
Diversity Score69.1%(3,966)
Diversity Score
69
+25%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
18.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

Oxford, Pennsylvania has about 5,736 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Oxford, Pennsylvania earns about $54,473 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 $220,800, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Oxford, Pennsylvania?

About 21.4% 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 22.5% 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 1,967 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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