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Oxford, GA
City in Newton County, Georgia.
Population
1,770
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
822
ZIP codes
0
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 4.3 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,563, 27% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,000 (31% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,218 a month.
Local data for Oxford, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,563
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$208,000
Median rent
$1,218/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
26.6%
Median age
22.1
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (184), Irish Americans (163), Mexican Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Newton County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,554
27,786 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,189
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$677M
FY 2026, $6,022 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.3%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked21.3%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
293
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CovingtonCity | 1.3 mi | 15.8 |
| PorterdaleCity | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| JerseyCity | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| MilsteadCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Walnut GroveCity | 8.1 mi | 2.9 |
| ConyersCity | 9 mi | 11.8 |
| Social CircleCity | 9.5 mi | 14.7 |
| MansfieldCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Lakeview EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| NewbornTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BetweenTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| LoganvilleCity | 14 mi | 7.4 |
| MonroeCity | 15 mi | 15.7 |
| RutledgeCity | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| LithoniaCity | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| StonecrestCity | 16 mi | 37.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, GA in?
- Oxford is in Newton County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Oxford, GA?
- About 1,770 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Covington (1.3 mi), Porterdale (4.1 mi), Jersey (7.4 mi), Milstead (8.1 mi), Walnut Grove (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023