Oxford, AL Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, Alabama has an estimated population of 22,063, a less than 1% change from the 22,069 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 15.1% Black, 6.0% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oxford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oxford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oxford, that probability was 48.3% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 29th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oxford was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

16,172 residents of Oxford, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is higher than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 344th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has grown by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 69.4% to 73.3%.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Hobson City (3.7% White), West End-Cobb Town (66.6% White), Anniston (41.5% White), and Saks (55.2% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Munford (83.4% White).

Oxford's Black Population

3,326 residents of Oxford, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is considerably lower than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 16.5% to 15.1%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Munford (7.6% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Hobson City (92.9% Black), West End-Cobb Town (22.7% Black), Anniston (50.5% Black), and Saks (30.7% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

299 residents of Oxford, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.7%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Hobson City (0% Asian), West End-Cobb Town (0.1% Asian), Anniston (0.4% Asian), and Munford (0% Asian). Oxford is less Asian than neighboring Saks (2.1% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

1,314 residents of Oxford, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 60th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 7.9% to 6.0%.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Hobson City (0% Hispanic), West End-Cobb Town (3.1% Hispanic), Anniston (4.2% Hispanic), and Munford (2.1% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Saks (7% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Oxford, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hobson City (0% Native American/Other), West End-Cobb Town (0.1% Native American/Other), and Saks (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anniston (1% Native American/Other), and Munford (1.9% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

845 residents of Oxford, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.8%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Hobson City (3.4% Multiracial), and Anniston (2.6% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring West End-Cobb Town (7.3% Multiracial), Munford (5% Multiracial), and Saks (5.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.