Oxford, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Oxford, Alabama is 22,063 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $70,065, the median home value is $164,700, and the median age is 37.2.
The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (21,535 → 22,088).
22,063
Population
691
People / sq mi
$70,065
Median Income
$164,700
Median Home Value
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Oxford covers 31.9 sq mi of land at 691 people per square mile.
About Oxford, AL
Remote work is unusually rare in Oxford: 3.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Oxford is a city in Alabama with a population of 22,063. It ranks #30 among cities in Alabama by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $70,065 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.1%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $164,700, with typical rent around $882.
Roughly 24.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 3.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Oxford city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Oxford city had a population of 21,535 in 2010 and 22,088 in 2024, a 2.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,088 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.19%.
22,088
Population (2024)
21,535
Population (2010)
22,088
Peak (2024)
0.19%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,535 |
| 2011 | 21,543 |
| 2012 | 21,475 |
| 2013 | 21,410 |
| 2014 | 21,360 |
| 2015 | 21,410 |
| 2016 | 21,346 |
| 2017 | 21,329 |
| 2018 | 21,300 |
| 2019 | 21,225 |
| 2020 | 22,087 |
| 2021 | 22,054 |
| 2022 | 21,987 |
| 2023 | 22,077 |
| 2024 | 22,088 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.9% |
| Black or African American | 16.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,065
Median Household Income
$33,927
Per Capita Income
16.1%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$164,700
Median Home Value
$882
Median Rent
74.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.2%
High School+
24.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
83.4%
Public Transit
3.3%
Work From Home
23.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.0%
Foreign Born
92.9%
Non-English at Home
7.7%
Veterans
19.4%
With Disability
89.4%
Health Insurance
95.9%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 19.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.4% |
| Construction | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 5.5% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Information | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oxford, Alabama has a population of 22,063 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Oxford, Alabama is $70,065, with 16.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Oxford, Alabama is $164,700, with median monthly rent at $882 and a homeownership rate of 74.2%.
The median age in Oxford, Alabama is 37.2 years. The population is 52.9% male and 47.1% female.
The population has grown 2.6% since 2010 (21,535 → 22,088).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.