Oxford, Arkansas

Coordinates: 36°13′3″N 91°55′8″W / 36.21750°N 91.91889°W / 36.21750; -91.91889
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Oxford, Arkansas
Location of Oxford in Izard County, Arkansas
Location of Oxford in Izard County, Arkansas
Coordinates: 36°13′3″N 91°55′8″W / 36.21750°N 91.91889°W / 36.21750; -91.91889
CountryUnited States
StateArkansas
CountyIzard
Area
 • Total6.54 sq mi (16.95 km2)
 • Land6.54 sq mi (16.95 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation784 ft (239 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total573
 • Density87.55/sq mi (33.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
72565
Area code870
FIPS code05-52880
GNIS feature ID2404452[2]

Oxford is a city in Izard County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 670 at the 2010 census.[3]

Geography[edit]

Oxford is located in northern Izard County at 36°13′3″N 91°55′8″W / 36.21750°N 91.91889°W / 36.21750; -91.91889 (36.217573, -91.918875).[4] Its northern border is the Fulton County line.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.5 square miles (16.8 km2), all land.[3]

Highways[edit]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
195079
1960191141.8%
197027141.9%
198052091.9%
19905628.1%
200064214.2%
20106704.4%
2020573−14.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[5]

2020 census[edit]

Oxford racial composition[6]
Race Number Percentage
White (non-Hispanic) 511 89.18%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 4 0.7%
Native American 2 0.35%
Asian 1 0.17%
Other/Mixed 51 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4 0.7%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 573 people, 265 households, and 179 families residing in the city.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[7] of 2000, there were 642 people, 263 households, and 184 families residing in the city. The population density was 96.9 inhabitants per square mile (37.4/km2). There were 309 housing units at an average density of 46.6 per square mile (18.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.79% White, 0.16% Black or African American, 1.09% Native American, 0.47% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 263 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,313, and the median income for a family was $25,250. Males had a median income of $20,556 versus $20,385 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,778. About 19.0% of families and 22.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.6% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Oxford is a part of the Izard County Consolidated School District. It was served by the Oxford School District until it consolidated into Izard County consolidated on July 1, 1985.[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oxford, Arkansas
  3. ^ a b "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001): Oxford city, Arkansas". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2018.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  6. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  8. ^ "ConsolidationAnnex_from_1983.xls Archived 2015-09-12 at the Wayback Machine." Arkansas Department of Education. Retrieved on October 13, 2017.