Oxford, MI Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, Michigan has an estimated population of 3,474, a less than 1% change from the 3,492 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% White, 4.3% Black, 3.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.1% 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 considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 21.6% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 223rd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 222nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

2,986 residents of Oxford, or 86.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 88.3% to 86.0%.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Auburn Hills (52.1% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Lake Orion (86.9% White), Leonard (95.7% White), Metamora (87.2% White), and Lake Angelus (95.4% White).

Oxford's Black Population

149 residents of Oxford, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 206th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has grown by an estimated 175.9%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 1.5% to 4.3%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Lake Orion (0.2% Black), Leonard (0% Black), Metamora (0% Black), and Lake Angelus (0% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Auburn Hills (15.3% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

102 residents of Oxford, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has grown by an estimated 72.9%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.9%.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Lake Orion (2% Asian), Leonard (0% Asian), Metamora (0% Asian), and Lake Angelus (1.7% Asian). Oxford is less Asian than neighboring Auburn Hills (13.5% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

117 residents of Oxford, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 266th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.4%.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Leonard (2.3% Hispanic), Metamora (3% Hispanic), and Lake Angelus (0% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Orion (4.6% Hispanic), and Auburn Hills (12.4% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Oxford, or 0.1% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 686th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Angelus (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Orion (5.9% Native American/Other), Leonard (1.7% Native American/Other), Metamora (0.3% Native American/Other), and Auburn Hills (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

118 residents of Oxford, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.4%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Orion (0.5% Multiracial), Leonard (0.3% Multiracial), and Lake Angelus (2.9% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Metamora (9.5% Multiracial), and Auburn Hills (5.9% 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.