Population 5,765 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oxford
Household size in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.06 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Oxford are small: just 2.06 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.6 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 57.5 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 59.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 58.0 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 58.0, Oxford is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 52.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 40 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.3% of households in Oxford, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Oxford
Renters in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 35.8% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +27.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Oxford rent their homes (35.8%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Florida overall (32.4%). Among homeowners, 52.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 27.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oxford: 14.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1998 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2002 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Oxford has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2002, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1998 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 44 of the 512 Florida cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $822 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,329 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,076 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,116 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Oxford pays $2,076 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,116 a month from 2006–10, a 116% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Oxford
Bachelor's degrees in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.8% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Oxford: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Oxford never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Oxford has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 8.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Oxford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford | 2.06 | 58.0 | 3.3% | 35.8% | 14.7% | 2002 | $2,076 | 24.4% | 87.0% | 2.9% |
| Pedro | 2.39 | 49.7 | 2.5% | 30.6% | 13.4% | 2007 | $1,439 | 17.8% | 92.3% | 0.5% |
| The Villages | 1.74 | 74.1 | 0.7% | 6.6% | 16.4% | 2008 | $1,619 | 43.6% | 96.5% | 7.4% |
| Royal | 2.91 | 41.5 | 5.8% | 30.3% | 14.8% | 2000 | $1,185 | 31.1% | 92.1% | 4.2% |
| Summerfield | 2.34 | 52.4 | 13.3% | 13.9% | 9.8% | 1998 | $1,700 | 22.4% | 87.6% | 7.0% |
| Wildwood | 1.89 | 62.9 | 6.5% | 18.2% | 17.9% | 2012 | $1,800 | 41.8% | 95.8% | 6.4% |
| Lady Lake | 1.92 | 65.8 | 7.6% | 17.9% | 16.4% | 1996 | $1,516 | 30.2% | 94.7% | 6.3% |
| Weirsdale | 2.17 | 58.6 | 4.3% | 7.1% | 10.8% | 1994 | $1,442 | 23.3% | 87.4% | 4.8% |
| Belleview | 2.59 | 42.5 | 14.3% | 25.1% | 11.8% | 1990 | $1,135 | 18.5% | 89.9% | 3.6% |
| Fruitland Park | 2.32 | 53.7 | 6.4% | 10.3% | 19.2% | 1992 | $1,635 | 26.0% | 96.4% | 6.7% |
| Panacoochee Retreats | 2.78 | 34.9 | 19.7% | 35.7% | 31.9% | 1984 | $1,067 | 26.0% | 84.2% | 5.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Oxford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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