Oxford, MS

Oxford, Mississippi

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

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 29% of adults are married. Adults in Oxford are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Oxford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $45,700. Oxford is one of the richer cities in Mississippi. The people of the city can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $85,400. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 37% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Newer housing units are not uncommon in Oxford. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Oxford than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Oxford, 92% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Oxford features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Oxford, MS

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Oxford Almanac

Oxford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Oxford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Oxford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Oxford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Oxford Hospitals

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL NORTH MS
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2301 SOUTH LAMAR
(662) 232-8100
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Oxford

Wal-Mart in Oxford

Oxford High Schools (2004)

OXFORD HIGH SCHOOL
222 BRAMLETT BOULEVARD
662-234-1562
Serves 823 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16

LAFAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL
160 COMMODORE DR.
662-234-3614
Serves 588 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

OXF\LAF SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECH
134 HWY 7 SOUTH
662-234-9469
A Vocational School

OXFORD LEARNING CENTER
399 NORTH FIFTH STREET
662-234-3588
A Non-traditional School
A Title I school.

Oxford Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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