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Oxford, Alabama is 56 miles E of Birmingham, Alabama (center to center) and 83 miles W of Atlanta, Georgia. It is in Calhoun county. The city is part of the Anniston metro area. The population of Oxford is 14,592.
In Oxford, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $47,891. Oxford is one of the richer cities in Alabama. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. There aren't a lot of poor people in Oxford.
Among Oxford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $6,050. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city.
In Oxford, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Oxford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Oxford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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