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Oxford, North Carolina

Introduction to Oxford, North Carolina

Oxford, North Carolina is 27 miles NE of Durham, North Carolina (center to center) and 37 miles N of Raleigh, Carolina. Located in Granville county, the city has a population of 8,338.

Oxford History

Many Native Indian tribes, including the Tuscaroras, have inhabited this region. Attracted by the rich land and well-watered wood, settlers from Virginia arrived in 1711. In 1761, local legislator Samuel Benton established a plantaion home and named it "Oxford". The area around this plantation became the county seat of Granville County. The community acquired the name of Benton's plantation, and the city of Oxford was incorporated in 1816. St. John's College, established in 1858, eventually became the United States' first Masonic orphanage. The world's second largest zipper manufacturer, IDEAL Fastener Corporation, is headquartered in Oxford. The city is also home to organizations like Revlon, Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions, and Certainteed.

Oxford and Nearby Attractions

  • North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
  • Duke Homestead State Historic Site
  • Kerr Lake State Recreation Area
  • Granville County Museum
  • J.C. Raulston Arboretum

Things To Do In Oxford

Granville County Museum, located in Oxford features rotating exhibits reflecting the region's science, art, history, and culture. North Carolina Museum of Life and Science is also nearby. Duke Homestead State Historic Site, which was the farmhouse of Washington Duke and his son James Buchanan Duke, is a place of historic interest in the area. The Dukes founded a tobacco factory which later became the American Tobacco Company. Visitors can enjoy boating, camping, swimming, hiking, fishing, and picnicking at the Kerr Lake State Recreation Area. J.C. Raulston Arboretum is another popular place to visit.

Oxford Transportation

Raleigh – Durham International Airport is the closest major airport.

Oxford Higher Education

Colleges near Oxford are Vance – Granville Community College, Durham Technical Community College, Duke University, and North Carolina Central University.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Oxford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Oxford, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better24
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work23
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents76
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11

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