Oxford is located in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region Connecticut. Oxford has a 2024 population of 13,304. Oxford is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 4.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,708 in 2020.
The average household income in Oxford is $145,224 with a poverty rate of 1.75%. The median age in Oxford is 46.2 years: 44.4 years for males, and 47.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oxford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,965 | 85.66% |
| Two or more races | 687 | 5.37% |
| Asian | 487 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 472 | 3.69% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,856 | 2.63 | 92 | 8 |
| Married | 3,458 | 3.1 | 97.9 | 2.1 |
| Non Family | 1,081 | 1.23 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Female | 189 | 2.41 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 128 | 2.27 | 57 | 43 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
92.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 248 | 2.65% |
| Associates Degree | 790 | 8.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,442 | 26.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,871 | 20.01% |
| High School Graduate | 2,206 | 23.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 1.12% |
| Some College | 1,690 | 18.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,925 | 7,634 | 3,558 |
| Hispanic | 645 | 609 | 419 |
| Asian | 405 | 405 | 188 |
| 2+ Races | 274 | 250 | 183 |
| Other Race | 232 | 231 | 104 |
| Black | 190 | 164 | 54 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $98,875 | $116,541 | $63,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,429 | $150,000 | $100,050 |
| High School Graduate | $57,273 | $58,611 | $49,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $62,426 | $0 |
| Overall | $76,431 | $99,512 | $63,986 |
| Some College | $53,491 | $72,533 | $47,108 |
$76,431
Average Earnings
$99,512
Average Male
$63,986
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.93% of Oxford residents speak only English, while 13.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,573 | 219 | 2.07% |
| Black | 190 | 4 | 2.11% |
| Other | 472 | 1 | 0.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,159 | 1 | 0.09% |
1.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.44%
Male Poverty Rate
2.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oxford is Black, with 2.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oxford is Hispanic, with 0.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 6.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.99% |
| Some College | 1.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 0.51% |
| Male Employed | 0.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $147,111 | $160,791 |
| Households | $123,000 | $145,224 |
| Married Families | $151,800 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $80,208 | $90,150 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.0%
Male Marriage Rate
67.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
631
Number of Veterans
621
Male Veterans
10
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 410 |
| First Gulf War | 61 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 233 |
| 65 to 74 | 204 |
| 55 to 64 | 125 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 527 | 6.01% |
| Black | 104 | 54.74% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 1.08% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.39%
Born in Oxford
89.92%
Native Born
10.08%
Foreign Born
2.75%
Non Citizen
7.33%
Naturalized
89.92% of Oxford residents were born in the United States, with 68.39% having been born in Connecticut. 2.75% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,199 | 179 | 1.28% |
| 2028 | 14,020 | 179 | 1.29% |
| 2027 | 13,841 | 179 | 1.31% |
| 2026 | 13,662 | 179 | 1.33% |
| 2025 | 13,483 | 179 | 1.35% |
| 2024 | 13,304 | 179 | 1.36% |
| 2023 | 13,125 | 179 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 12,946 | 99 | 0.77% |
| 2021 | 12,847 | 139 | 1.09% |
| 2020 | 12,708 | -536 | -4.05% |
| 2019 | 13,244 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 13,242 | 242 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 13,000 | 21 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 12,979 | -34 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 13,013 | 83 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 12,930 | 60 | 0.47% |
| 2013 | 12,870 | 33 | 0.26% |
| 2012 | 12,837 | 31 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 12,806 | 85 | 0.67% |
| 2010 | 12,721 | 0 | 0% |