Oxford is a city located in Lafayette County Mississippi. Oxford has a 2024 population of 27,509. It is also the county seat of Lafayette County. Oxford is currently growing at a rate of 1.86% annually and its population has increased by 7.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,503 in 2020.
The average household income in Oxford is $92,067 with a poverty rate of 28.12%. The median age in Oxford is 27.7 years: 26.7 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oxford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,613 | 68.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,604 | 25.68% |
| Asian | 662 | 2.57% |
| Two or more races | 529 | 2.06% |
| Other race | 288 | 1.12% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,773 | 2.55 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Non Family | 5,422 | 2.01 | 25.2 | 74.8 |
| Married | 3,525 | 3.17 | 74 | 26 |
| Female | 738 | 3.43 | 24.7 | 75.3 |
| Male | 88 | 3.27 | 14.8 | 85.2 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
42.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 759 | 5.08% |
| Associates Degree | 1,217 | 8.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,579 | 30.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,156 | 27.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,188 | 14.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 1.68% |
| Some College | 1,778 | 11.91% |
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 | 10,523 | 10,099 | 7,336 |
| Black | 3,420 | 2,874 | 809 |
| Asian | 434 | 417 | 248 |
| 2+ Races | 291 | 284 | 185 |
| Hispanic | 211 | 201 | 151 |
| Other Race | 192 | 182 | 134 |
| Native American | 17 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 71.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,871 | $44,450 | $38,007 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,245 | $75,000 | $62,577 |
| High School Graduate | $31,153 | $40,771 | $20,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,553 | $13,092 | $33,393 |
| Overall | $42,294 | $47,310 | $39,650 |
| Some College | $29,375 | $41,410 | $23,466 |
$42,294
Average Earnings
$47,310
Average Male
$39,650
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.37% of Oxford residents speak only English, while 3.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,803 | 4,684 | 27.88% |
| Black | 6,364 | 2,015 | 31.66% |
| Asian | 650 | 151 | 23.23% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 72 | 15.32% |
| Other | 260 | 56 | 21.54% |
| Multiple | 522 | 54 | 10.34% |
28.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.26%
Male Poverty Rate
27.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oxford is Black, with 31.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oxford is Multiple, with 10.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.87% |
| Some College | 16.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 64.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.48% |
| Female Employed | 20.79% |
| Male Employed | 14.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,506 | $141,958 |
| Households | $56,784 | $92,067 |
| Married Families | $115,810 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,454 | $50,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
555
Number of Veterans
550
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 223 |
| Korea | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 193 |
| 65 to 74 | 161 |
| 55 to 64 | 136 |
| 35 to 54 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 2.67% |
| Black | 143 | 2.88% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
55.88%
Born in Oxford
95.69%
Native Born
4.31%
Foreign Born
3.18%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
95.69% of Oxford residents were born in the United States, with 55.88% having been born in Mississippi. 3.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 30,018 | 502 | 1.7% |
| 2028 | 29,516 | 502 | 1.73% |
| 2027 | 29,014 | 501 | 1.76% |
| 2026 | 28,513 | 502 | 1.79% |
| 2025 | 28,011 | 502 | 1.82% |
| 2024 | 27,509 | 501 | 1.86% |
| 2023 | 27,008 | 518 | 1.96% |
| 2022 | 26,490 | 455 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 26,035 | 532 | 2.09% |
| 2020 | 25,503 | -2,768 | -9.79% |
| 2019 | 28,271 | 463 | 1.66% |
| 2018 | 27,808 | 651 | 2.4% |
| 2017 | 27,157 | 694 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 26,463 | 858 | 3.35% |
| 2015 | 25,605 | 785 | 3.16% |
| 2014 | 24,820 | 854 | 3.56% |
| 2013 | 23,966 | 624 | 2.67% |
| 2012 | 23,342 | 585 | 2.57% |
| 2011 | 22,757 | 508 | 2.28% |
| 2010 | 22,249 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,756 | 1,730 | 17.26% |
| 1990 | 10,026 | 144 | 1.46% |
| 1980 | 9,882 | -3,964 | -28.63% |
| 1970 | 13,846 | 8,563 | 162.09% |
| 1960 | 5,283 | 1,327 | 33.54% |
| 1950 | 3,956 | 523 | 15.23% |
| 1940 | 3,433 | 543 | 18.79% |
| 1930 | 2,890 | -27,128 | -90.37% |