Population 36,744 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Oxford
Household size in Oxford
| Period | Oxford | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.66 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.57 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.33 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Oxford holds 2.85 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have larger 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.0 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.5 | 39.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Oxford is young: half of its residents are under 34.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 31.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only six are younger.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 15.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 14.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 14.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Oxford: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only six 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 29.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.6% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.1% | 31.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.1% | 30.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in Oxford rent their homes (42.1%), above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 45.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.6% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 16.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.3% | 14.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Oxford: 31.3% 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 up 7.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1984 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Oxford is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only ten 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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $731 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $869 | $758 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,001 | $819 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,132 | $1,018 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$401 | +$315 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Oxford costs $1,132 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Mississippi overall ($1,018). Rent has climbed $401 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.3% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6% | 20.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.2% | 21.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.3% | 22.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 55.1% | 25.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Oxford is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (55.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.5 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 80.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 82.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 84.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Oxford is above the national rate: 92.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Oxford has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Mississippi cities.
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 | Mississippi | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Oxford has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only eight of the 108 Mississippi cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | 2.85 | 34.5 | 7.8% | 42.1% | 31.3% | 2000 | $1,132 | 55.1% | 92.9% | 2.6% |
| University | 1.74 | 20.7 | 13.9% | 60.1% | 52.3% | 1998 | $991 | 81.8% | 99.5% | 2.2% |
| Tula | 2.55 | 41.7 | 5.3% | 30.1% | 18.6% | 1994 | $942 | 53.4% | 91.9% | 0.2% |
| College Hill | 2.75 | 44.0 | 5.5% | 22.2% | 29.9% | 1998 | $1,220 | 57.6% | 96.2% | 0.4% |
| Lafayette Springs | 3.56 | 31.2 | 1.7% | 7.1% | 21.8% | 2009 | $1,041 | 59.7% | 98.0% | 0.4% |
| Taylor | 3.07 | 37.8 | 3.4% | 23.8% | 37.2% | 2001 | $1,508 | 46.0% | 89.2% | 0.3% |
| Yocona | 3.14 | 38.3 | 20.9% | 13.8% | 21.1% | 2007 | $991 | 32.1% | 92.5% | 0.7% |
| Abbeville | 2.95 | 40.7 | 14.3% | 17.9% | 25.2% | 1994 | $835 | 15.9% | 95.7% | 0.9% |
| Burgess | 2.47 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 15.8% | 23.9% | 1997 | $1,158 | 19.1% | 84.7% | 4.3% |
| Springdale | 3.03 | 34.3 | 11.1% | 21.6% | 15.4% | 2000 | $1,397 | 28.4% | 92.8% | 0.5% |
| Denmark | 3.67 | 42.9 | 15.2% | 17.7% | 31.3% | 2002 | $860 | 9.4% | 91.0% | 0.4% |
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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