Oxford, NC Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, North Carolina had a population of 8,628 in 2020. It was 34.8% White, 54.3% Black, 1.0% Asian, 6.5% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.9% 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 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is the 105th 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

3,006 residents of Oxford identify as White, or 34.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Oxford considerably less than the White share of the population of North Carolina (60.5% White). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is ranked #690 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Henderson (22.9% White), and South Henderson (25.3% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Stovall (48.5% White), Kittrell (58.3% White), and Stem (61.4% White).

Oxford's Black Population

4,685 residents of Oxford identify as Black, or 54.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oxford considerably larger than the Black share of the population of North Carolina (20.2% Black). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Stovall (48.1% Black), Kittrell (28% Black), South Henderson (50.1% Black), and Stem (21.4% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Henderson (64.5% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

86 residents of Oxford identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of North Carolina (3.3% Asian). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is ranked #258 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Stovall (0.3% Asian), Kittrell (0.8% Asian), South Henderson (0.1% Asian), and Stem (0.4% Asian). Oxford is less Asian than neighboring Henderson (1.1% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

562 residents of Oxford identify as Hispanic, or 6.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of North Carolina (10.7% Hispanic). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is ranked #356 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Stovall (2.2% Hispanic), and Kittrell (1.5% Hispanic). Oxford is less Hispanic than neighboring Henderson (8.4% Hispanic), South Henderson (21.3% Hispanic), and Stem (12.1% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

40 residents of Oxford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of North Carolina (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is ranked #534 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stovall (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Henderson (0.6% Native American/Other), Kittrell (1.5% Native American/Other), South Henderson (1% Native American/Other), and Stem (1.3% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

249 residents of Oxford identify as Multiracial, or 2.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of North Carolina (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 776 places in North Carolina, Oxford is ranked #566 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Stovall (0.9% Multiracial), Henderson (2.4% Multiracial), and South Henderson (2.2% Multiracial). Oxford is less Multiracial than neighboring Kittrell (9.8% Multiracial), and Stem (3.5% Multiracial).

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