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Oxford, Mississippi

Introduction to Oxford, Mississippi

Oxford, Mississippi is located 62 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee and is in Lafayette county. The population of the city is 11,756.

Oxford History

The city of Oxford was founded in 1835, and was named after the British university city of Oxford so as to attract students to the region's new state university. The city saw several developments after the Civil War when numerous freed men moved to the town to settle their own community. People started building houses, churches and schools, and Oxford soon became a developed city.

Oxford and nearby Attractions

  • Casey Jones Railroad Museum
  • Ames Plantation
  • Tupelo National Battlefield
  • John W. Kyle State Park
  • Holly Springs National Forest

Things To Do In Oxford

The city of Oxford boasts of a number of tourist attractions including the Casey Jones Railroad Museum, the historic site of Tupelo National Battlefield, and the Casey Jones Railroad Museum. The John W. Kyle State Park is one place where tourists can camp, fish and swim. One can also take a trip to the Holly Springs National Forest which is known for its rich vegetation.

Oxford Transportation

Air transportation can be availaed from the Jackson International Airport.

Oxford Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available through Blue Mountain College, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Rust College, and University of Mississippi.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyOxford Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyOxford College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyOxford Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Oxford Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Oxford Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Oxford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Oxford, MS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men28
Female Share of the Population21
Well-Paid Single Women26
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income510
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home69
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents62

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime66

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