Oxford, MS Micro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.
Demographics
55,727 Population
631.7 Square Miles
88.22 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
31.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
18.63%
18 to 34
35.78%
35 to 64
32.52%
65 and Over
13.07%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.83%
Female
51.17%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
3.73%
Native
96.27%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
55.77%
2000 to 2009
21.13%
1990 to 1999
11.07%
Before 1990
12.03%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
8.81%
High School Grad or Higher
91.19%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.98%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.09%
Dropped Out
2.91%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
95.84%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$30,059
Median Household Income
$54,720
Gini Index
0.52
Unemployment Rate
Employed
97.45%
Unemployed
2.55%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
20.59%
Population Under 18
Poverty
18.18%
Non-poverty
81.82%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
4.06%
Non-poverty
95.94%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
23 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
9.83%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.17%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.71
Number of Households
18,970
Marital Status
Single
58.96%
Married
41.04%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
48.39%
Now Married
41.64%
Widowed
2.31%
Divorced
7.66%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
41.69%
Now Married
40.46%
Widowed
5.82%
Divorced
12.03%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.7%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
27,736
Occupancy Status
Occupied
68.39%
Vacant
31.61%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
62.79%
Renter Occupied
37.21%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
42.36%
For Sale
1.14%
Other
56.5%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1999
Types of Structures
Single Unit
60.38%
Multi Unit
29.06%
Mobile Home
10.54%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.01%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
54.68%
Without Mortgage
45.32%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$221,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,002
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
20.72%