Oxford, Alabama
Oxford: City in Calhoun and Talladega counties, Alabama, USA
About
Oxford is a city located in the county of Calhoun in the U.S. state of Alabama. Its population at the 2010 census was 21,348. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,216 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Oxford
| Population : | 21,216 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Alabama (United States) |
| County : | Calhoun County |
| Postal code : | 36203 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 256 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.07% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.93% |
| Altitude : | 656 feet / 200 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (174 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 18:46:25 (9th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -0.62% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oxford is located at 33°36'51"N 85°50'6"W (33.6142700, -85.8349600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Oxford decreased by 0.62% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,348 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,543 | 0.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,475 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,410 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,360 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,410 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,346 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,329 | -0.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,300 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,225 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,216 | -0.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,225 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 21,533 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 22,069 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 21,348 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.9% |
| White only, percent : | 74.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,474 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
Oxford zip code is 36203.
County name: Calhoun, County
fips: 01015
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 71.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $145,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,111 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $354 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $839 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,871 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.67 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.2% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 97,670 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 67,651 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 50,882 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 574,393 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,998 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $57,887 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,568 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,485 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 773 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 414 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 194 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,156 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 126 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,219 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 696.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 30.67 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 84.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $217,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,865 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $485 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,135 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,235 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 80.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 18.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,469 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 3,213 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 69,131 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,571 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $56,903 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,292 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 10.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 673 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 343 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 215 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 91 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 566 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 596 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 530.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.85 |
Best Things to Do in Oxford
1 Hells Gate Bridge
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2 Floating Fun
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Where ot Eat in Oxford
1 Mellow Mushroom Oxford - Anniston
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Where to Stay in Oxford
1 Red Roof Inn & Suites Oxford
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2 Econo Lodge
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Other Places in Oxford
1 Oxford City Hall
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2 Oxford City Clerk
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People born in Oxford (9)
People born in Oxford, including baseball player Felton Snow, professional wrestler and cartoonist Lash LeRoux, football player Terry Henley, .
List
- Kwon Alexander (American football player) he was born in 03/08/1994
- Charles McClain (American-football player (1989-)) he was born in 22/03/1989
- Trae Elston (American-football player (1994-)) he was born in 16/02/1994
- Roc Thomas (American-football player) he was born in 02/09/1995
- Tae Davis (American football linebacker) he was born in 14/08/1996
- Vic Henley (American comedian) he was born in 02/10/1962
Schools in Oxford
College & universities near Oxford, AL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 102298 | Talladega College | Talladega (AL) | 35160 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oxford, AL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATN | Anniston | 126 West 4th St | RAIL |
| BHM | Birmingham | 1819 Morris Ave. | RAIL |
Other cities in Calhoun County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Calhoun County , AL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston | 21,090 | County seat of Calhoun County, Alabama, USA |
| Jacksonville | 12,972 | City in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States |
| Saks | 10,744 | Unincorporated community in Alabama |
| Piedmont | 4,470 | City in Calhoun and Cherokee counties in the U. |
| Weaver | 3,030 | City in Alabama |
| Trinity | 2,467 | Town in Morgan County, Alabama |
| Bynum | 1,795 | Unincorporated community |
| Ohatchee | 1,148 | Town in Calhoun County, Alabama |
| Hobson City | 749 | Town |
| Union | 207 | Town in Alabama, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Oxford distances to largest Alabama cities
