Oxford, NE Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, Nebraska has an estimated population of 652, a decrease from the 718 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.8% White, 9.7% Multiracial, 3.7% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Nebraska 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 23.9% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 174th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

553 residents of Oxford, or 84.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 437th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 86.8% to 84.8%.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Beaver City (80.6% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Stamford (89.3% White), Edison (93.2% White), Atlanta (91% White), and Orleans (94.4% White).

Oxford's Black Population

5 residents of Oxford, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 0.1% to 0.8%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Stamford (0% Black), Edison (0% Black), Atlanta (0% Black), Orleans (0.6% Black), and Beaver City (0% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

0 residents of Oxford, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 205th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oxford's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Oxford, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 88.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 8.6% to 1.1%.

Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Stamford (6.2% Hispanic), Edison (2% Hispanic), Atlanta (2.3% Hispanic), Orleans (3.9% Hispanic), and Beaver City (15.7% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Oxford, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oxford is slightly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.7%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stamford (0% Native American/Other), Edison (3.4% Native American/Other), Atlanta (0% Native American/Other), Orleans (0% Native American/Other), and Beaver City (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

63 residents of Oxford, or 9.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is higher than in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 215.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 2.8% to 9.7%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Stamford (4.5% Multiracial), Edison (1.4% Multiracial), Atlanta (6.8% Multiracial), Orleans (1.2% Multiracial), and Beaver City (3.3% 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.