Oxford Population

1880–2026

22,193

2026 projection

0.6% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Oxford. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202622,193-60.03%
202522,199+930.42%
202422,10600.00%
202322,106+830.38%
202222,023-730.33%
202122,096+270.12%
202022,069+430.20%
201922,026+180.08%
201822,008+470.21%
201721,961+640.29%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Oxford is growing faster than Calhoun County, and slower than Alabama and the U.S.

  • Alabama+3.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Oxford+0.3%
  • Calhoun County−0.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Oxford Demographics

38.3median age

Median age

Female39.1 yrs
Male37.5 yrs

Adults

16,984
3,678 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults13,306 other adults

Sex

Female 48.2% · 10,627Male 51.8% · 11,436

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 221 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Oxford Income

$74,268median household income

Median household income

$74,268

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,351

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

15.8%

About 1 in 6 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Oxford Marital Status

47% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married47%45%49%
Never married32%39%25%
Divorced12%8%15%
Widowed7%4%10%
Separated3%4%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201