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Oxford, NC
City in Granville County, North Carolina.
Population
8,914
Land area
6.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,393
ZIP codes
0
Oxford and its ZIP codes
Oxford at a glance
- Oxford is about 6.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- It is the 109th most populous of 772 cities and towns in North Carolina.
- Households here earn a median of $43,054 a year, 41% less than the North Carolina figure of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $196,200 (32% below North Carolina) and median rent is $995 a month.
Local data for Oxford, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oxford, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,054
Poverty rate
28.3%
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (439), Irish Americans (354), Mexican Americans (233).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Granville County. PPP loans are for Oxford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,438
21,067 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,829
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$382M
FY 2026, $6,260 per person
How people get to work
Oxford, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled2.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oxford, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oxford, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Oxford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StovallTown | 9.2 mi | 1.3 |
| HendersonCity | 9.3 mi | 8.6 |
| KittrellTown | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| South HendersonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| StemTown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| CreedmoorCity | 14 mi | 5.4 |
| MiddleburgTown | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ButnerTown | 16 mi | 13.8 |
| FranklintonTown | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Virgilina, VATown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| RougemontCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.3 |
| YoungsvilleTown | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| Clarksville, VATown | 21 mi | 2.9 |
| LouisburgTown | 22 mi | 3.1 |
| GormanCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| RoxboroCity | 23 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Oxford, NC in?
- Oxford is in Granville County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Oxford, NC?
- About 8,914 people live in Oxford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Oxford?
- Nearby places include Stovall (9.2 mi), Henderson (9.3 mi), Kittrell (10 mi), South Henderson (10 mi), Stem (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023