Oxford, IN Demographics
A map of Oxford's Population by Race
Oxford, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,113, a decrease from the 1,165 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 1.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 14.5% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Oxford is ranked the 331st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 309th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Oxford's White Population
1,034 residents of Oxford, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 92.4% to 92.9%.
Oxford is more White than neighboring Templeton (66.7% White), Pine Village (72.8% White), and Boswell (64.9% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Fowler (95.4% White), and Rainsville (100% White).
Oxford's Black Population
24 residents of Oxford, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 196th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has grown by an estimated 118.2%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 0.9% to 2.2%.
Oxford is more Black than neighboring Templeton (0% Black), Pine Village (0% Black), Fowler (0% Black), and Rainsville (0% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Boswell (2.6% Black).
Oxford's Asian Population
0 residents of Oxford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 492nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Oxford is less Asian than neighboring Boswell (0.5% Asian).
Oxford's Hispanic Population
20 residents of Oxford, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 286th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 48.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.8%.
Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Templeton (0% Hispanic), and Rainsville (0% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Pine Village (6.7% Hispanic), Fowler (4.3% Hispanic), and Boswell (30.6% Hispanic).
Oxford's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Oxford, or 0.0% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 521st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Templeton (33.3% Native American/Other), Pine Village (7.5% Native American/Other), and Fowler (0.1% Native American/Other).
Oxford's Multiracial Population
35 residents of Oxford, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 406th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.1%.
Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Templeton (0% Multiracial), Fowler (0.1% Multiracial), Rainsville (0% Multiracial), and Boswell (1.4% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Pine Village (13% 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.