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Oxford, NC


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Oxford, North Carolina

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

The People and Families of Oxford

In Oxford, about 41% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Oxford.

Approximately 56% of Oxford is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Oxford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oxford had a median family income of $39,131.

Political Inclinations

Among Oxford political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $5,500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Oxford Housing

Of the housing in Oxford, approximately 57% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Oxford, 94% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
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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