Oxford, GA Demographics
A map of Oxford's Population by Race
Oxford, Georgia has an estimated population of 1,770, a large decrease from the 2,308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.7% White, 18.2% Black, 13.5% Hispanic, 8.6% Asian, 5.3% Multiracial, and 0.6% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Georgia 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 60.4% in 2020 and 65.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Oxford is ranked the 315th most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Oxford's White Population
950 residents of Oxford, or 53.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 506th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has grown by an estimated 8.2%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 38.0% to 53.7%.
Oxford is more White than neighboring Covington (39.3% White), and Conyers (17.2% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Porterdale (61.2% White), Jersey (100% White), and Walnut Grove (70.4% White).
Oxford's Black Population
323 residents of Oxford, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is considerably lower than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has declined by an estimated 71.7%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 49.4% to 18.2%.
Oxford is more Black than neighboring Jersey (0% Black), and Walnut Grove (2.7% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Covington (49.1% Black), Porterdale (30.2% Black), and Conyers (64.8% Black).
Oxford's Asian Population
153 residents of Oxford, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 243rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 537.5%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 1.0% to 8.6%.
Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Covington (0.4% Asian), Porterdale (0% Asian), Jersey (0% Asian), Walnut Grove (6.8% Asian), and Conyers (2.2% Asian).
Oxford's Hispanic Population
239 residents of Oxford, or 13.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is slightly higher than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 7.1% to 13.5%.
Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Covington (7.9% Hispanic), Porterdale (4% Hispanic), Jersey (0% Hispanic), Walnut Grove (7.4% Hispanic), and Conyers (9.7% Hispanic).
Oxford's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Oxford, or 0.6% 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 Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 428th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.
Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Covington (0.3% Native American/Other), Jersey (0% Native American/Other), Walnut Grove (0% Native American/Other), and Conyers (0.4% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Porterdale (0.9% Native American/Other).
Oxford's Multiracial Population
94 residents of Oxford, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 206th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 4.0% to 5.3%.
Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Covington (3% Multiracial), Porterdale (3.8% Multiracial), and Jersey (0% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Walnut Grove (12.8% Multiracial), and Conyers (5.8% 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.