Oxford, MS
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Oxford, Mississippi Summary
Life in Oxford research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oxford over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oxford:
The population in Oxford is 25,859.
The median home value in Oxford is $288,600.
The median income in Oxford is $51,096.
The cost of living in Oxford is 96 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Oxford is $1,022.
The unemployment rate in Oxford is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Oxford is 29.1%.
Table Of Contents
Oxford SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
8.5
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
8.5
Oxford, MS Crime Report
476
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,764.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-24.08%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oxford / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 476 | 1,764.6 | 2,392.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 35 | 129.7 | 291.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.4 | 10.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 5 | 18.5 | 47.8 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 59.3 | 194.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 441 | 1,634.8 | 2,101.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 52 | 192.8 | 488.3 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 377 | 1,397.6 | 1,408.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 44.5 | 205.0 | 282.7 |
Oxford, MS Cost Of Living
96
Oxford's Overall Cost Of Living
Oxford's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oxford | Mississippi | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 86 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 81 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 112 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 90 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 86 | 87 | 100 | |
Oxford, MS Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Gary Bridgman, for Bridgm | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Gary Bridgman | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Gary Bridgman | GFDL
Rankings for Oxford in Mississippi
Map Of Oxford, MS
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Population over time in Oxford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 27,662 | 20.1% |
| 2020 | 23,037 | 4.3% |
| 2019 | 22,092 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 21,634 | 4.2% |
| 2017 | 20,769 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 20,200 | 3.1% |
| 2015 | 19,602 | 3.0% |
| 2014 | 19,022 | 2.9% |
| 2013 | 18,480 | 2.7% |
| 2012 | 17,990 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oxford
| Race | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.4% | 56.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 25.6% | 37.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.0% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 3.2% | 18.4% |
Gender in Oxford
| Gender | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oxford for adults over 25
| Education | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 10.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 14.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 14.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oxford, Mississippi
| Income | Oxford | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.5% | 8.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.2% | 6.4% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.8% | 11.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.2% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.7% | 12.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 4.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 3.8% | 9.5% |
