Oxford, NC

City

Demographics of Oxford

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.3%

Households with Children

29.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,048

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.8%
Working Age (35-54): 17.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.0%
Seniors (65+): 26.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 12.1%
High School / GED: 32.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 9.8%
Single Parents: 19.3%
Couples & Adults: 32.8%
Living Alone: 38.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 32.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.9%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 58.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 5.7%
Other White: 62.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 54.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 45.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 76.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.2%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.8%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.9%
Arabic: 0.6%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.3%
Middle School (5-8): 4.5%
High School (9-12): 6.2%
College / Graduate: 4.3%
Not Enrolled: 76.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Oxford

Providence / Belltown

Harris Crossroads / Watkins

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources