Oxford is a borough located in Chester County Pennsylvania. Oxford has a 2024 population of 5,884. Oxford is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 2.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,734 in 2020.
The average household income in Oxford is $91,430 with a poverty rate of 20.69%. The median age in Oxford is 36.6 years: 33.6 years for males, and 40.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oxford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,998 | 69.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,162 | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 291 | 5.08% |
| Other race | 185 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.54% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,119 | 2.66 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Non Family | 750 | 1.25 | 24.3 | 75.7 |
| Married | 643 | 3.89 | 62.4 | 37.6 |
| Female | 428 | 3.11 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 298 | 2.89 | 22.5 | 77.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
38.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 317 | 8.65% |
| Associates Degree | 249 | 6.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 621 | 16.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 474 | 12.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,092 | 29.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 446 | 12.18% |
| Some College | 464 | 12.67% |
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 | 2,202 | 2,090 | 884 |
| Hispanic | 1,156 | 544 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 408 | 259 | 0 |
| Black | 234 | 199 | 56 |
| Other Race | 138 | 102 | 2 |
| Asian | 88 | 88 | 88 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,824 | $75,577 | $50,592 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,026 | $0 | $60,294 |
| High School Graduate | $42,440 | $41,845 | $52,946 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,304 | $38,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,500 | $57,946 | $45,338 |
| Some College | $46,729 | $107,650 | $39,118 |
$47,500
Average Earnings
$57,946
Average Male
$45,338
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.97% of Oxford residents speak only English, while 26.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,179 | 649 | 29.78% |
| White | 2,914 | 387 | 13.28% |
| Multiple | 1,158 | 194 | 16.75% |
| Black | 291 | 79 | 27.15% |
20.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.66%
Male Poverty Rate
16.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oxford is Hispanic, with 29.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oxford is White, with 13.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.76% |
| High School | 13.47% |
| Some College | 12.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 10.11% |
| Male Employed | 3.82% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,938 | $101,796 |
| Households | $59,989 | $91,430 |
| Married Families | $110,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,143 | $60,501 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.7%
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
152
Number of Veterans
96
Male Veterans
56
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 21 |
| Vietnam | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 136 | 4.57% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 3.21% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.32%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
4.8%
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
48.48%
Born in Oxford
85.5%
Native Born
14.5%
Foreign Born
11.36%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
85.5% of Oxford residents were born in the United States, with 48.48% having been born in Pennsylvania. 11.36% 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 | 6,073 | 38 | 0.63% |
| 2028 | 6,035 | 38 | 0.63% |
| 2027 | 5,997 | 37 | 0.62% |
| 2026 | 5,960 | 38 | 0.64% |
| 2025 | 5,922 | 38 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 5,884 | 37 | 0.63% |
| 2023 | 5,847 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 5,851 | 95 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 5,756 | 22 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 5,734 | 143 | 2.56% |
| 2019 | 5,591 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 5,588 | 5 | 0.09% |
| 2017 | 5,583 | 150 | 2.76% |
| 2016 | 5,433 | 24 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 5,409 | 250 | 4.85% |
| 2014 | 5,159 | 22 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 5,137 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 5,131 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2011 | 5,118 | 25 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 5,093 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,315 | 546 | 14.49% |
| 1990 | 3,769 | 136 | 3.74% |
| 1980 | 3,633 | -25 | -0.68% |
| 1970 | 3,658 | 282 | 8.35% |
| 1960 | 3,376 | 285 | 9.22% |
| 1950 | 3,091 | 368 | 13.51% |
| 1940 | 2,723 | 117 | 4.49% |
| 1930 | 2,606 | -3,467 | -57.09% |