Oxford, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population
5,763
0.681% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
36.4
0.546% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
23.8%
15.1% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$61,470
2.47% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$309,600
2.93% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,348
1.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Oxford, PA had a population of 5.76k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $61,470. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Oxford, PA grew from 5,724 to 5,763, a 0.681% increase and its median household income grew from $59,989 to $61,470, a 2.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oxford, PA are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (17.9%), White (Hispanic) (16%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (7.72%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.35%).

None of the households in Oxford, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

90.1% of the residents in Oxford, PA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Oxford, PA was $309,600, and the homeownership rate was 40.5%.

Most people in Oxford, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Oxford, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Oxford, PA is home to a population of 5.76k people, from which 90.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 13.7% of Oxford, PA residents were born outside of the country (790 people).

In 2023, there were 2.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86k people) in Oxford, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k Two+ (Hispanic) and 921 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

90.1%
2023 Citizenship
88.6%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 90.1% of Oxford, PA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Oxford, PA was 88.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oxford, PA
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    2.86k ± 532
  2. Two+ (Hispanic)
    1.03k ± 710
  3. White (Hispanic)
    921 ± 719
38.6%
Hispanic Population
2.23k people

In 2023, there were 2.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.86k people) in Oxford, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.03k Two+ (Hispanic) and 921 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

38.6% of the people in Oxford, PA are hispanic (2.23k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oxford, PA as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,082 ± 7,698 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    90,229 ± 7,349 people
  3. China
    69,880 ± 6,473 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,082 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 90,229 and China with 69,880.

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Foreign-Born Population

13.7%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
790 people
14.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
830 people

As of 2023, 13.7% of Oxford, PA residents (790 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oxford, PA was 14.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    88 ± 72
  2. Vietnam
    47 ± 76
  3. Korea
    33 ± 55

Oxford, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Oxford, PA employs 2.35k people. The largest industries in Oxford, PA are Retail Trade (391 people), Educational Services (343 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (338 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($155,634), Finance & Insurance ($117,232), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($115,446).

Males in Pennsylvania have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,610. The income inequality in Pennsylvania (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.35k
2023 Value
± 459
1.51%
1 Year growth
± 25.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oxford, PA grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 2.31k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oxford, PA, are Management Occupations (456 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (297 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oxford, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.35k
2023 Value
± 459
1.51%
1 Year growth
± 25.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Oxford, PA grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 2.31k employees to 2.35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oxford, PA, are Retail Trade (391 people), Educational Services (343 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (338 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oxford, PA, though some of these residents may live in Oxford, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$60,037
Median earning men ± $22,420
$46,899
Median earning women ± $8,780

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($155,634), Manufacturing ($84,946), and Construction ($64,050).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($150,375), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,583), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,785).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.733% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.5M), Bachelors Degree (1.98M), and Some college (1.83M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Oxford, PA was $309,600 in 2023, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $300,800 to $309,600, a 2.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Oxford, PA is 40.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Oxford, PA have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oxford, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$309,600
Median Property Value 2023
±$31,748
$868
Median Property Taxes
±$199

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Rent vs Own

40.5%
Homeownership
2023
54%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 40.5% of the housing units in Oxford, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.4%.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 3080
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$61,470
Median Household Income
± $11,434
2.14k
Number of Households
± 445

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.14k households in Oxford, PA grew to $61,470 from the previous year's value of $59,989.

The following chart displays the households in Oxford, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Oxford, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.467
2021 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2022, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.123% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (79.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.84%)
  3. Walked (5.36%)

In 2023, 79.2% of workers in Oxford, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.84%) and those who walked to work (5.36%).

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oxford, PA have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Oxford, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oxford, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oxford, PA have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oxford, PA (1.35k out of 5.66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oxford, PA is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

87.9% of the population of Oxford, PA has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 17.5% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 0.371% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Chester County, PA see 1205 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.64% increase from the previous year (1174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1468 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,205 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chester County, PA

Primary care physicians in Chester County, PA see an average of 1,205 patients per year. This represents a 2.64% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Chester County, PA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.8% under 18 years, 16.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53% were men and 47% were women.

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Uninsured People

12.1%
Uninsured
43.5%
Employer Coverage
17.5%
Medicaid
14.2%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
0.371%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oxford, PA grew by 2.03% from 11.9% to 12.1%.

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