Oxford Junction, IA Demographics

A map of Oxford Junction's Population by Race

Oxford Junction, Iowa has an estimated population of 461, an increase from the 424 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.6% White, 2.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oxford Junction, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oxford Junction has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oxford Junction, that probability was 8.2% in 2020 and 4.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford Junction is ranked the 485th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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 Junction was ranked the 488th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford Junction's White Population

450 residents of Oxford Junction, or 97.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford Junction is significantly higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Oxford Junction ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford Junction's White population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. White residents' share of Oxford Junction's population has increased from 95.8% to 97.6%.

Oxford Junction is more White than neighboring Wyoming (90.5% White), Lowden (95.7% White), and Lost Nation (92.3% White). Oxford Junction is less White than neighboring Monmouth (100% White), and Toronto (97.7% White).

Oxford Junction's Black Population

0 residents of Oxford Junction, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford Junction is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Oxford Junction ranks 600th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford Junction's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Oxford Junction's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oxford Junction is less Black than neighboring Lost Nation (0.8% Black).

Oxford Junction's Asian Population

0 residents of Oxford Junction, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford Junction is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Oxford Junction ranks 543rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford Junction's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Oxford Junction's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oxford Junction is less Asian than neighboring Lost Nation (0.8% Asian).

Oxford Junction's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Oxford Junction, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford Junction is lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford Junction ranks 684th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford Junction's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford Junction's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Oxford Junction is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (4.6% Hispanic), Toronto (2.3% Hispanic), and Lowden (2.9% Hispanic).

Oxford Junction's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Oxford Junction, 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 Junction is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford Junction ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford Junction's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford Junction's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Oxford Junction is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wyoming (0.4% Native American/Other), and Lost Nation (1% Native American/Other).

Oxford Junction's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Oxford Junction, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford Junction is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford Junction ranks 725th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford Junction's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford Junction's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.4%.

Oxford Junction is more Multiracial than neighboring Monmouth (0% Multiracial), Toronto (0% Multiracial), and Lowden (1.4% Multiracial). Oxford Junction is less Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming (4.6% Multiracial), and Lost Nation (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.