Oxford, NC Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Black	5,242	4,685	58.8%	54.3%
White	2,926	3,006	32.8%	34.8%
Hispanic	349	562	3.9%	6.5%
Multiracial	297	249	3.3%	2.9%
Asian	51	86	0.6%	1.0%
Native American/Other	49	40	0.5%	0.5%

Oxford, North Carolina has an estimated population of 8,914, an increase from the 8,628 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.8% Black, 32.8% White, 3.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.5% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina 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 57.9% in 2020 and 54.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 109th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

2,926 residents of Oxford, or 32.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 691st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 34.8% to 32.8%.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Henderson (21.1% White), and South Henderson (13.3% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Stovall (72.8% White), Kittrell (68.4% White), and Stem (52.4% White).

Oxford's Black Population

5,242 residents of Oxford, or 58.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 54.3% to 58.8%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Stovall (19.1% Black), Kittrell (14% Black), and Stem (33.8% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Henderson (63.3% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

51 residents of Oxford, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Stovall (0% Asian), Kittrell (0% Asian), and South Henderson (0% Asian). Oxford is less Asian than neighboring Henderson (1.4% Asian), and Stem (0.7% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

349 residents of Oxford, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 359th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 6.5% to 3.9%.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Kittrell (0% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Stovall (4.3% Hispanic), Henderson (9.7% Hispanic), South Henderson (27.9% Hispanic), and Stem (8.2% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Oxford, or 0.5% 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 North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 597th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 22.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stovall (0% Native American/Other), Kittrell (0% Native American/Other), South Henderson (0% Native American/Other), and Stem (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson (2.7% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

297 residents of Oxford, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 583rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Henderson (1.9% Multiracial), and South Henderson (0% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Stovall (3.8% Multiracial), Kittrell (17.5% Multiracial), and Stem (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.