Oxford is a small town with a large college student population. Because of this, there is a real youthful, hip vibe to the place, and much of the life in the town is centered on the college. This has helped Oxford to buck the trend of other small towns that have suffered declining populations over the past 20 to 30 years. Spending by students, and faculty and staff jobs, are a big part of the local economy.
Oxford, while not large, also appears to be attractive to some younger, educated professionals, who help shape the character of the city.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Oxford spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 18.22 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
If knowledge is power, Oxford is a pretty powerful place. 65.41% of the adults in Oxford have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Oxford in 2018 was $20,001, which is low income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $80,004 for a family of four. However, Oxford contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Oxford also has one of the higher rates of people living in poverty in the nation, with 46.32% of its population below the federal poverty line.
Oxford is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Oxford home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Oxford residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Oxford include German, English, Irish, Italian, and European.
The most common language spoken in Oxford is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Polish.
