Oxford, PA Demographics

A map of Oxford's Population by Race

Oxford, Pennsylvania had a population of 5,736 in 2020. It was 54.7% White, 6.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 32.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.8% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is the 227th 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

3,135 residents of Oxford identify as White, or 54.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Oxford less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is ranked #1818 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more White than neighboring Lincoln University (34.1% White). Oxford is less White than neighboring Nottingham (78.8% White), Rising Sun (88% White), Cochranville (84.6% White), and Kirkwood (94.6% White).

Oxford's Black Population

371 residents of Oxford identify as Black, or 6.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is ranked #223 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Black than neighboring Nottingham (1.3% Black), Rising Sun (1.1% Black), Cochranville (0% Black), and Kirkwood (1.3% Black). Oxford is less Black than neighboring Lincoln University (51.2% Black).

Oxford's Asian Population

39 residents of Oxford identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is ranked #735 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Asian than neighboring Nottingham (0.4% Asian), Rising Sun (0.6% Asian), Cochranville (0.5% Asian), and Kirkwood (0.3% Asian). Oxford is less Asian than neighboring Lincoln University (6.1% Asian).

Oxford's Hispanic Population

1,879 residents of Oxford identify as Hispanic, or 32.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oxford considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is ranked #19 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Hispanic than neighboring Lincoln University (5.1% Hispanic), Nottingham (15.2% Hispanic), Rising Sun (5.3% Hispanic), Cochranville (12.2% Hispanic), and Kirkwood (1.5% Hispanic).

Oxford's Native American/Other Population

35 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 Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is ranked #459 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rising Sun (0.4% Native American/Other), Cochranville (0.2% Native American/Other), and Kirkwood (0% Native American/Other). Oxford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lincoln University (2.6% Native American/Other), and Nottingham (0.9% Native American/Other).

Oxford's Multiracial Population

277 residents of Oxford identify as Multiracial, or 4.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oxford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Oxford is ranked #330 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oxford is more Multiracial than neighboring Lincoln University (0.8% Multiracial), Nottingham (3.4% Multiracial), Rising Sun (4.7% Multiracial), Cochranville (2.5% Multiracial), and Kirkwood (2.3% Multiracial).

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