Oxford, MS Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,091	16,559	64.7%	65.2%
Black	6,734	5,656	25.5%	22.3%
Hispanic	1,054	1,042	4.0%	4.1%
Asian	729	1,279	2.8%	5.0%
Multiracial	698	792	2.6%	3.1%
Native American/Other	105	88	0.4%	0.3%

Oxford, Mississippi has an estimated population of 26,411, an increase from the 25,416 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 64.7% White, 25.5% Black, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.8% Asian, 2.6% Multiracial, and 0.4% 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 less diverse than Mississippi 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 52.1% in 2020 and 51.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 14th most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 14th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

17,091 residents of Oxford, or 64.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 160th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 65.2% to 64.7%.

Oxford is less White than neighboring University (70.4% White), Taylor (94.3% White), Abbeville (93.6% White), Paris (100% White), and Tula (100% White).

Oxford's Black Population

6,734 residents of Oxford, or 25.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 271st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 22.3% to 25.5%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring University (15.2% Black), Taylor (1.6% Black), Abbeville (1.3% Black), Paris (0% Black), and Tula (0% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

729 residents of Oxford, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 43.0%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.8%.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring University (2.4% Asian), Taylor (0% Asian), Abbeville (1.6% Asian), Paris (0% Asian), and Tula (0% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

1,054 residents of Oxford, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Taylor (0.4% Hispanic), Abbeville (0% Hispanic), Paris (0% Hispanic), and Tula (0% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring University (7.4% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

105 residents of Oxford, or 0.4% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 220th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Taylor (0% Native American/Other), Abbeville (0% Native American/Other), Paris (0% Native American/Other), and Tula (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring University (0.7% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

698 residents of Oxford, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 147th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.6%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Paris (0% Multiracial), and Tula (0% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring University (3.9% Multiracial), Taylor (3.7% Multiracial), and Abbeville (3.5% 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.