Town · Connecticut
Oxford, Connecticut
Oxford, town, in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Oxford had 13,311 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,706 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 12,991 (±21). GEOID 0914058300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,311
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,706 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,991 ±21
Median household income
$128,953
±$22,972 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$472,400
±$19,534 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,415
±$87 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Oxford and what county is it in?
Oxford is a town in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 32.7 square miles of land, 388 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oxford is in the Waterbury-Shelton, CT metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Oxford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,311 people lived in Oxford on July 1, 2025, up 4.8% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 12,706 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 12,991 (±21).
| Measure | Oxford | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,991±21 | 454,969 | – |
| Households | 5,046±337 | 180,116 | – |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.17 | 2.49 | – |
| Housing units | 5,253±356 | 192,551 | – |
Oxford's population since 2000
From 9,821 in 2000 to 13,311 in 2025: up 35.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Oxford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Oxford?
The median resident of Oxford is 45.2 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 22.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.0%. 10.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Oxford | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2±5.7 | 41.8 | – |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±3.5 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.9%±3.6 pts | 19.2% | – |
| Male | 53.3%±3.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.0%±4.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.6%±5.7 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 6.0%±3.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3%±3.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.0%±3.2 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.9%±4.9 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4%±1.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.9%±2.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.6%±1.0 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.3%±5.6 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 18.6%±3.5 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.7%±1.3 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Oxford earn?
Half of Oxford's 5,046 households earn less than $128,953 a year (±$22,972), against $86,191 in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Oxford | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,953±$22,972 | $86,191 | – |
| Mean household income | $177,090±$24,122 | $114,324 | – |
| Per capita income | $75,245±$15,671 | $46,363 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0%±2.6 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5%±5.4 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.8%±1.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6%±1.7 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.5%±2.1 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Oxford?
Owners occupy 90.4% of Oxford's occupied homes and renters 9.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $472,400 by its owner (±$19,534). The median renter pays $1,415 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Oxford | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $472,400±$19,534 | $317,700 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,415±$87 | $1,330 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.3%±17.2 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,694±$475 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.4%±3.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.6%±3.6 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,253±356 | 192,551 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±2.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.2%±3.3 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±1.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.3%±3.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8%±3.4 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 9.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Oxford building?
Builders took permits for 31 new housing units in Oxford in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 2.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Oxford work and get to work?
80.2% of Oxford's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Oxford | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.3%±3.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.2%±4.3 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.2%±2.2 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±3.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±2.6 | 28.3 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Oxford?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Oxford (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $117,410 (Tract 3461.01) to $134,295 (Tract 3461.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3461.01Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 6,998 | $117,410 |
| Tract 3461.02Naugatuck Valley Planning Region | 5,993 | $134,295 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Oxford) · Census block assignment files
How does Oxford compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oxford is the 954th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 58th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Oxford ranks 92nd of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 58th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 19th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 219th | 303 |
| Median household income | 92nd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 68th | 303 |
| Median home value | 83rd | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 162nd | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 297 |
| Median age | 145th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51st | 300 |
| Work from home | 181st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 96th | 302 |
Oxford's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Oxford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Oxford?
16 of the 57 figures for Oxford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Oxford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.