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Oxford, Kansas

Oxford, Kansas is 30 miles S of Wichita, Kansas. It is in Sumner county. The population of the city is 1,173.

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 61% of adults are married.

Seniors are common in Oxford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $42,500.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $953. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 76% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Oxford, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Oxford, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men64
Racial Diversity33
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
College Educated Adults87
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Rents87
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built45
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