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Oxford, IN


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Oxford, Indiana

Oxford, Indiana is 20 miles W of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 77 miles NW of Indianapolis, Indiana. It is in Benton county. The population of the town is 1,271.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $45,966.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Oxford.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oxford, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Oxford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Oxford Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Oxford, IN

Comparing Oxford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men88
Well-Paid Single Women87
Male Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population58
Female Share of the Population43
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times44
Working at Home33
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Housing Recently Built33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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