Oxford SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Oxford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oxford. Key points include:
There were 400 total crimes in Oxford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oxford is 4,428.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oxford is 841.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oxford is 3,587.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oxford is 108.98% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Oxford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oxford / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 400 | 4,428.7 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 76 | 841.5 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.1 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 121.8 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 60 | 664.3 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 324 | 3,587.2 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 29 | 321.1 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 283 | 3,133.3 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 132.9 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oxford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oxford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oxford is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oxford is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oxford is $255,872.
The median income in Oxford is $43,054.
Oxford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oxford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oxford | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 81 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oxford, NC Weather
The average high in Oxford is 69.7° and the average low is 47.5°.
There are 78.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 44.3 inches of precipitation each year with 3.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oxford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 44.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oxford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oxford
The current population in Oxford is 8,914. The population has increased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,914 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 8,897 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 8,685 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 8,658 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 8,812 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 8,721 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,648 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 8,614 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 8,707 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 8,650 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 8,585 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,568 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,518 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 8,492 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 8,490 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oxford
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Oxford is:
32.8% White with 2,926 White residents.
58.8% African American with 5,242 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 11 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 51 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 38 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 297 Two Or More residents.
3.9% Hispanic with 349 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oxford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.8% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 58.8% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oxford
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Oxford is 58.2% female with 5,185 female residents.
Oxford is 41.8% male with 3,729 male residents.
| Gender | Oxford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 58.2% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 41.8% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oxford for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Oxford completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Oxford completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Oxford completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Oxford completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Oxford completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Oxford completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Oxford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Oxford completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Oxford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oxford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oxford, North Carolina
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10.4% of households in Oxford earn Less than $10,000.
7.8% of households in Oxford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
14.8% of households in Oxford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Oxford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Oxford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Oxford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.5% of households in Oxford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.7% of households in Oxford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.1% of households in Oxford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.7% of households in Oxford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oxford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.7% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.7% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
