Oxford, AL Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, Alabama had a population of 22,069 in 2020. It was 69.4% White, 16.5% Black, 1.7% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oxford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is the 29th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oxford's White Population

15,309 residents of Oxford identify as White, or 69.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Oxford slightly larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is ranked #344 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Hobson City (12.6% White), Anniston (41.8% White), and Saks (65.5% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring West End-Cobb Town (71% White), and Munford (80.7% White).

Oxford's Black Population

3,645 residents of Oxford identify as Black, or 16.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oxford slightly less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is ranked #269 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Munford (14.1% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Hobson City (80.6% Black), West End-Cobb Town (19.6% Black), Anniston (49% Black), and Saks (23.6% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

377 residents of Oxford identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is ranked #45 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Hobson City (0.3% Asian), West End-Cobb Town (0.2% Asian), Anniston (1.1% Asian), Munford (0.3% Asian), and Saks (0.8% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

1,750 residents of Oxford identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Hobson City (1.6% Hispanic), West End-Cobb Town (3.5% Hispanic), Anniston (4.2% Hispanic), Munford (0.9% Hispanic), and Saks (4.3% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Oxford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hobson City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Munford (0.5% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring West End-Cobb Town (0.7% Native American/Other), Anniston (0.7% Native American/Other), and Saks (0.8% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

849 residents of Oxford identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 593 places in Alabama, Oxford is ranked #252 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Anniston (3.2% Multiracial), and Munford (3.5% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Hobson City (4.5% Multiracial), West End-Cobb Town (4.9% Multiracial), and Saks (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.