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Anniston-Oxford, AL · 1 counties · 115,834 residents (2025 est.) · 605.89 sq mi
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Oxford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,029. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116,090
+3%since 2000
from 112,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+6%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:115,834 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
112K114K115K117K119K1990201020202024Oxford
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,029
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,768 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,275
+74%since 2000
from $17,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
+1%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
29.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(87,598)
Black18.5%(20,725)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1,753)
Asian0.6%(625)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.3%(47,496)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.3%(80,498)
Black21.6%(25,021)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(5,388)
Asian0.8%(935)
Other3.7%(4,248)
Diversity Score58.6%(68,083)
Segregation Score40.3%(46,772)
Diversity Score
59
+39%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
40
+3%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

OxfordCENTRAL22,199AnnistonCENTRAL20,930
What's inside

1 component county

Calhoun CountyCENTRAL115,834
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anniston-Oxford, AL?

Anniston-Oxford, AL has about 116,090 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anniston-Oxford, AL?

The typical household in Anniston-Oxford, AL earns about $55,029 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anniston-Oxford, AL expensive?

In Anniston-Oxford, AL, the median home is worth about $156,600, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Anniston-Oxford, AL?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Anniston-Oxford, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anniston-Oxford, AL?

About 17.9% of people in Anniston-Oxford, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anniston-Oxford, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Anniston-Oxford, AL has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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