Oxford, MA Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 5,671, a decrease from the 5,928 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.7% White, 4.8% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Black, and 0.3% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts 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 20.2% in 2020 and 20.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 112th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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 109th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

5,030 residents of Oxford, or 88.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has declined by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.7%.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Webster (62.9% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Quinebaug (95.5% White), North Grosvenor Dale (100% White), Mechanicsville (92.4% White), and East Douglas (92% White).

Oxford's Black Population

34 residents of Oxford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has declined by an estimated 45.2%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Quinebaug (0% Black), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Black), and Mechanicsville (0% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Webster (5.1% Black), and East Douglas (0.7% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

270 residents of Oxford, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 194th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 419.2%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 0.9% to 4.8%.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Webster (2.8% Asian), Quinebaug (0% Asian), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Asian), Mechanicsville (0% Asian), and East Douglas (0% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

230 residents of Oxford, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 97th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.1%.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Quinebaug (0% Hispanic), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Hispanic), and Mechanicsville (0% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Webster (23.6% Hispanic), and East Douglas (7% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

19 residents of Oxford, or 0.3% 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 Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Quinebaug (0% Native American/Other), North Grosvenor Dale (0% Native American/Other), and East Douglas (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Webster (1.5% Native American/Other), and Mechanicsville (3.2% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

88 residents of Oxford, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 180th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 56.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 3.4% to 1.6%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring North Grosvenor Dale (0% Multiracial), and East Douglas (0.2% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Webster (4.1% Multiracial), Quinebaug (4.5% Multiracial), and Mechanicsville (4.4% 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.