Oxford is a city located in Granville County North Carolina. Oxford has a 2024 population of 9,030. Oxford is currently growing at a rate of 0.65% annually and its population has increased by 2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,796 in 2020.
The average household income in Oxford is $64,032 with a poverty rate of 25.29%. The median age in Oxford is 43.1 years: 43.2 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oxford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,887 | 54.93% |
| White | 3,098 | 34.82% |
| Two or more races | 552 | 6.2% |
| Other race | 294 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.58% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,636 | 2.33 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 1,404 | 1.11 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 1,145 | 3.16 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Female | 958 | 3.06 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Male | 129 | 2.83 | 27.1 | 72.9 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 493 | 7.81% |
| Associates Degree | 642 | 10.17% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,010 | 16% |
| Graduate Degree | 297 | 4.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,869 | 29.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 347 | 5.5% |
| Some College | 1,655 | 26.22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,280 | 2,649 | 529 |
| White | 2,513 | 2,411 | 702 |
| 2+ Races | 286 | 230 | 46 |
| Hispanic | 241 | 200 | 31 |
| Other Race | 177 | 141 | 0 |
| Asian | 36 | 26 | 26 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.22%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,683 | $56,638 | $56,712 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,727 | $0 | $46,071 |
| High School Graduate | $22,367 | $30,167 | $20,200 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,278 | $0 | $41,583 |
| Overall | $36,519 | $43,320 | $33,835 |
| Some College | $35,978 | $57,667 | $22,844 |
$36,519
Average Earnings
$43,320
Average Male
$33,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.76% of Oxford residents speak only English, while 5.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,664 | 1,472 | 31.56% |
| White | 2,911 | 352 | 12.09% |
| Hispanic | 399 | 212 | 53.13% |
| Multiple | 544 | 168 | 30.88% |
| Other | 294 | 135 | 45.92% |
| Native | 14 | 10 | 71.43% |
25.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.8%
Male Poverty Rate
28.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oxford is Native, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oxford is White, with 12.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.71% |
| Some College | 22.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.46% |
| Female Employed | 16.01% |
| Male Employed | 5.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,593 | $75,071 |
| Households | $48,135 | $64,032 |
| Married Families | $84,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,973 | $43,268 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.1%
Male Marriage Rate
32.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
457
Number of Veterans
441
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 162 |
| Second Gulf War | 92 |
| First Gulf War | 77 |
| World War II | 41 |
| Korea | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 128 |
| 55 to 64 | 112 |
| 75+ | 102 |
| 18 to 34 | 67 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 226 | 8.6% |
| Black | 208 | 5.73% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 5.98% |
| Other Race | 5 | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 2.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.82%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
77.09%
Born in Oxford
95.96%
Native Born
4.04%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
1.71%
Naturalized
95.96% of Oxford residents were born in the United States, with 77.09% having been born in North Carolina. 2.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,323 | 58 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 9,265 | 59 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 9,206 | 59 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 9,147 | 58 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 9,089 | 59 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 9,030 | 58 | 0.65% |
| 2023 | 8,972 | 39 | 0.44% |
| 2022 | 8,933 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 8,917 | 121 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 8,796 | -116 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 8,912 | 48 | 0.54% |
| 2018 | 8,864 | 117 | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 8,747 | 95 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,652 | 81 | 0.95% |
| 2015 | 8,571 | 38 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 8,533 | 22 | 0.26% |
| 2013 | 8,511 | 32 | 0.38% |
| 2012 | 8,479 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 2011 | 8,474 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 8,465 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,338 | 425 | 5.37% |
| 1990 | 7,913 | 310 | 4.08% |
| 1980 | 7,603 | 425 | 5.92% |
| 1970 | 7,178 | 200 | 2.87% |
| 1960 | 6,978 | 293 | 4.38% |
| 1950 | 6,685 | 2,694 | 67.5% |
| 1940 | 3,991 | -110 | -2.68% |
| 1930 | 4,101 | 495 | 13.73% |
| 1920 | 3,606 | 588 | 19.48% |
| 1910 | 3,018 | 111 | 3.82% |
| 1890 | 2,907 | -6,416 | -68.82% |