Census ACS · #493 μSA
Oxford Metro Area
The Oxford, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has 69,359 residents. The median household income is $61,617 and the median home value is $222,900.
69,359
Population
63
People / sq mi
$61,617
Median Income
$222,900
Median Home Value
The Oxford CBSA covers 1,099 sq mi of land at 63.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.9% |
| Black or African American | 25.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$61,617
Median Household Income
$33,169
Per Capita Income
11.8%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$222,900
Median Home Value
$1,036
Median Rent
64.7%
Homeownership
Education
90.3%
High School+
37.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.0%
Drive Alone
6.2%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
34.6%
Foreign Born
Oxford spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Oxford, Ms Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 69,359 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #493 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Oxford metro area is $61,617, with a per capita income of $33,169.
The Oxford, Ms CBSA spans the state of Mississippi.
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Data for the Oxford, Ms CBSA (37060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Oxford: a median age of 32.6, younger than the national median. Oxford is a metro area in MS with a population of 69,359.
The typical household here earns about $61,617, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.8%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $222,900, with typical rent around $1,036.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 37.5% of adults hold a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.