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Oxford, AL

Founded 1850Calhoun CountyElev. 200 m
Population
22,063
Median home
$164,700
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Oxford

Oxford is a city in Alabama with about 22,063 residents. Oxford was founded in 1850 and sits in Calhoun County. The median age is 37.2 and the median household income is $70,065. Homes carry a median value of $164,700, and about 74% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (73%). Around 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 24 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,063
Median age
37.2
Median household income
$70,065
Per-capita income
$33,927
Poverty rate
14.9%
High-school grad or higher
86.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
Unemployment
4.8%
Avg. commute
23.6 min
Work from home
3.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Black16.3%
Asian1.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.7%
Production, transportation & material moving20%
Sales & office17.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.6%
Service11.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$164,700
Median gross rent
$882/mo
Owner-occupied
74.2%
Median year built
1984
Households
8,325
Avg. household size
2.62

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Oxford has 4 public schools — 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading44%
Math48%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Oxford Area Vocational SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oxford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Oxford Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Oxford Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime41% below national
Oxford228
Alabama405
United States386
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime45% above national
Oxford2,837
Alabama1,765
United States1,952
↑ 13% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oxford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oxford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Calhoun County
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Oxford is in Calhoun County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Oxford was founded in 1850 and sits in Calhoun County. Elevation ~200 m.

Map of Oxford
Oxford, AL
Where Oxford is
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Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Snow, Dudley, HouseCooper, Davis C., House
Notable people from Oxford
Kwon AlexanderTerry HenleyFelton SnowLash LeRouxCharles McClainMaud McLure KellyVic HenleyK. J. BrittTrae ElstonRoc Thomas
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Nearby cities
Anniston (6 mi)Gadsden (30 mi)Trussville (40 mi)Chelsea (48 mi)Albertville (50 mi)Mountain Brook (50 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Oxford, AL (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Oxford, Alabama.

David Tyrome Thomas, 60ABSCONDER
Oxford · Talladega County · 36203
James Richard Moore, 53
Oxford · Calhoun County · 36203
AKA None X, None X

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Oxford — frequently asked

What is the population of Oxford, Alabama?
Oxford has a population of about 22,063, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oxford?
The median home value in Oxford is $164,700, and the median gross rent is $882/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oxford safe? What is the crime rate?
Oxford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 228 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oxford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Calhoun County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, tornado, cold wave.
How many schools are in Oxford?
Oxford has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oxford?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Oxford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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