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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Oxford Metro

Anniston-Oxford, AL · 1 counties · 116,441 residents · 605.89 sq mi
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Oxford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,128. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
116,441
+4%since 2000
from 112,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
112K114K115K117K119K1990201020202024Oxford
2024116K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,128
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,768 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,238
+51%since 2000
from $17,367 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(79,519)
Black21.8%(25,365)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(5,010)
Asian1%(1,164)
Other2.9%(3,342)
Diversity Score58.1%(67,653)
Segregation Score39.2%(45,701)
Diversity Score
58
+37%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 116,441 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anniston-Oxford, AL earns about $50,128 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 $121,600, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Anniston-Oxford, AL?

About 18.9% 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 15.8% 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 407 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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