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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%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.83%
Female
51.17%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
3.73%
Native
96.27%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
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
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
95.84%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

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+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

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
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
9.83%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.17%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.71
Number of Households
18,970
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

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%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

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
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$221,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,002
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
20.72%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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