Oxford, OH Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,848	17,913	77.5%	77.8%
Asian	1,723	2,035	7.9%	8.8%
Black	1,243	1,127	5.7%	4.9%
Multiracial	1,205	948	5.5%	4.1%
Hispanic	521	920	2.4%	4.0%
Native American/Other	213	92	1.0%	0.4%

Oxford, Ohio has an estimated population of 21,753, a decrease from the 23,035 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.5% White, 7.9% Asian, 5.7% Black, 5.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, and 1.0% 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 less diverse than Ohio 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 38.2% in 2020 and 38.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oxford is ranked the 77th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oxford's White Population

16,848 residents of Oxford, or 77.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Oxford ranks 1118th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's White population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of Oxford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 77.5%.

Oxford is less White than neighboring Darrtown (98.3% White), College Corner (90.2% White), West College Corner (97.7% White), Somerville (99% White), and Millville (91.4% White).

Oxford's Black Population

1,243 residents of Oxford, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oxford is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Oxford ranks 194th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Black population has grown by an estimated 10.3%. Black residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.7%.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Darrtown (0% Black), College Corner (1.2% Black), West College Corner (0% Black), Somerville (0% Black), and Millville (0% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

1,723 residents of Oxford, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oxford is higher than in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Oxford ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 15.3%. Asian residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 8.8% to 7.9%.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Darrtown (0% Asian), College Corner (0.2% Asian), West College Corner (0% Asian), Somerville (0% Asian), and Millville (0.7% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

521 residents of Oxford, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oxford is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oxford ranks 264th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 43.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Oxford's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.4%.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Darrtown (0% Hispanic), College Corner (1.4% Hispanic), West College Corner (0% Hispanic), Somerville (0% Hispanic), and Millville (0% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

213 residents of Oxford, or 1.0% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Oxford ranks 679th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 131.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Darrtown (0% Native American/Other), College Corner (0% Native American/Other), West College Corner (0% Native American/Other), and Somerville (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millville (3.2% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

1,205 residents of Oxford, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oxford is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Oxford ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oxford's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 27.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Oxford's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.5%.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Darrtown (1.7% Multiracial), West College Corner (2.3% Multiracial), Somerville (1% Multiracial), and Millville (4.8% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring College Corner (7% 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.