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Oxford, MD
Town in Talbot County, Maryland.
Population
706
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
0
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is 97% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $83,207 a year, 20% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $791,700 (89% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,250 a month.
Local data for Oxford, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,207
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$791,700
Median rent
$2,250/mo
Homeownership
83.5%
Bachelor's or higher
64.4%
Median age
66.9
Average commute
48.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (248), German Americans (79), Swedish Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Talbot County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,230
18,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$102,548
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $12,012 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled1.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 48.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
792
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,771
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TrappeTown | 6.3 mi | 2.7 |
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| St. MichaelsTown | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| EastonTown | 8.5 mi | 11.5 |
| Tilghman IslandCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 2.4 |
| CambridgeCity | 11 mi | 10.6 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Church CreekTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SecretaryTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PrestonTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| East New MarketTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.9 |
| Taylors IslandCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| HurlockTown | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| RomancokeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, MD in?
- Oxford is in Talbot County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Oxford, MD?
- About 706 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Trappe (6.3 mi), Algonquin (7.8 mi), St. Michaels (7.9 mi), Easton (8.5 mi), Tilghman Island (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023