Oxford, MS Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
72,136 Population
1,098.85 Square Miles
65.65 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
33.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
17.21%
18 to 34
33.69%
35 to 64
32.23%
65 and Over
16.87%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
47.96%
Female
52.04%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
2.52%
Native
97.48%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
63.17%
2000 to 2009
17.5%
1990 to 1999
11.19%
Before 1990
8.14%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
9.18%
High School Grad or Higher
90.82%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.37%
School Dropout Rate
In School
98.76%
Dropped Out
1.24%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
96.16%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$42,087
Median Household Income
$64,676
Gini Index
0.58
Unemployment Rate
Employed
96.53%
Unemployed
3.47%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
18.46%
Population Under 18
Poverty
10.56%
Non-poverty
89.44%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
6.47%
Non-poverty
93.53%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
24 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
6.94%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.06%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.49
Number of Households
26,202
Marital Status
Single
55.44%
Married
44.56%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
44.34%
Now Married
47.63%
Widowed
3.09%
Divorced
4.95%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
44.35%
Now Married
41.91%
Widowed
7.64%
Divorced
6.1%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
2.92%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
36,473
Occupancy Status
Occupied
71.84%
Vacant
28.16%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
67.78%
Renter Occupied
32.22%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
19.93%
For Sale
1.78%
Other
78.29%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1997
Types of Structures
Single Unit
64.24%
Multi Unit
28.25%
Mobile Home
7.5%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.03%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
51.62%
Without Mortgage
48.38%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$366,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,039
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
16.39%