City · Georgia
Oxford, Georgia
Oxford, city, in Newton County, Georgia. Oxford had 2,291 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,308 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,770 (±247). GEOID 1358744.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,291
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,308 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,770 ±247
Median household income
$56,563
±$13,644 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$208,000
±$40,274 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,218
±$208 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Oxford and what county is it in?
Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 1,072 residents per square mile in 2020.
Oxford is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 counties (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 2,291 people lived in Oxford on July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,308 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,770 (±247).
| Measure | Oxford | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,770 ±247 | 118,152 | −577 |
| Households | 558 ±95 | 41,203 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13 ±0.28 | 2.83 | −0.74 |
| Housing units | 643 ±109 | 43,619 | no clear change |
Oxford's population since 2000
From 1,892 in 2000 to 2,291 in 2025: up 21.1%. 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 22.1 years old; 12.7% are under 18 and 14.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.7%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 18.2%.
| Measure | Oxford | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 22.1 ±2.6 | 36.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 12.7% ±5.0 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.5% ±3.9 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±6.7 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.5% ±6.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.7% ±9.7 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 18.2% ±6.9 pts | 47.3% | −16.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.6% ±7.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±4.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.2% ±5.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.2% ±7.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 15.0% ±6.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3% ±6.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±5.5 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.6% ±7.8 pts | 25.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2% ±5.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.4% ±4.6 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 558 households earn less than $56,563 a year (±$13,644), against $77,179 in Newton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $58,458 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Oxford | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,563 ±$13,644 | $77,179 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,426 ±$14,420 | $93,574 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,399 ±$5,922 | $33,172 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.1% ±8.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.6% ±25.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.2% ±6.1 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.4% ±3.9 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.3% ±4.1 pts | 94.2% | – |
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 65.1% of Oxford's occupied homes and renters 34.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,000 by its owner (±$40,274). The median renter pays $1,218 a month including utilities, and 49.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Oxford | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,000 ±$40,274 | $265,000 | +$90,961 |
| Median gross rent | $1,218 ±$208 | $1,439 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.4% ±18.2 pts | 49.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,229 ±$340 | $1,594 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.1% ±9.2 pts | 73.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.9% ±9.2 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Housing units | 643 ±109 | 43,619 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.4% ±7.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±21.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.4% ±7.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8% ±4.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.4% ±3.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.0% ±4.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 1 new housing units in Oxford in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
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?
64.3% of Oxford's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes.
| Measure | Oxford | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±8.1 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% ±2.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.3% ±9.7 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3% ±4.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 21.3% ±9.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9% ±4.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±4.3 | 35.9 min | no clear change |
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?
No census tract lies mostly in Oxford; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1001.02Newton County | 4,900 | $97,440 |
| Tract 1004Newton County | 2,999 | $58,523 |
| Tract 1001.01Newton County | 5,609 | $77,088 |
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 Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Oxford is the 7,190th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 229th-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Oxford ranks 199th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 229th | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 225th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 134th | 360 |
| Median household income | 199th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 235th | 357 |
| Median home value | 183rd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 130th | 337 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 144th | 343 |
| Median age | 356th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 127th | 354 |
| Work from home | 167th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 260th | 359 |
Oxford's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, 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?
19 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' public schools in Oxford.