Oxford
City in Lafayette County, Mississippi
Oxford is a city in Lafayette County, Mississippi, with 25,416 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 505 ft (154 m) above sea level. The nearest town is University, 1.0 miles N.
- 25,416residents (2020 Census)
- 505 ftelevation · 154 m
- 26.6 sq miland area · 68.9 km²
- 955 / sq mipopulation density
- 38677main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Oxford
Oxford is the 14th most populous city in Mississippi, United States, and the county seat of Lafayette County, 75 miles (121 km) southeast of Memphis. A college town, Oxford surrounds the University of Mississippi or "Ole Miss". Founded in 1837, the city is named after Oxford, England.
Purchasing the land from a Chickasaw, pioneers founded Oxford in 1837. In 1841, the Mississippi State Legislature selected it as the site of the state's first university, Ole Miss. Oxford is also the hometown of Nobel Prize-winning novelist William Faulkner, and served as the inspiration for his fictional Jefferson in Yoknapatawpha County. Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar, who served as a US Supreme Court Justice and Secretary of the Interior, also lived and is buried in Oxford.
At the 2020 US Census, the population was 25,416.
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Living in Oxford
- Median household income
- $64,451
- Median home value
- $385,700
- Median rent
- $1,071/mo
- Median age
- 30.3
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Oxford had 25,416 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,416 |
|---|---|
| Density | 955 per sq mi (369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oxford at a glance
| State | Mississippi (MS) |
|---|---|
| County | Lafayette County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,416 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.62 sq mi (68.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.24 km²) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.3513° N, 89.5370° W |
| ZIP codes | 38677, 38655 |
| Official website | oxfordms.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2854840 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oxford
- University1.0 mi N
- Taylor6.2 mi SW
- Abbeville10.7 mi N
- Tula12.4 mi SE
- Paris13.1 mi S
- Water Valley14.1 mi S
- Bethlehem19.6 mi NE
- Toccopola19.7 mi E
- Waterford21.1 mi N
- Thaxton21.1 mi E
- Sardis22.1 mi W
- Batesville22.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Oxford
What county is Oxford in?
Oxford is in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Oxford, MS?
25,416 people lived in Oxford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oxford, MS?
The main ZIP code is 38677. Other ZIP codes: 38655.
What is the elevation of Oxford?
505 feet (154 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oxford?
University (1.0 mi), Taylor (6.2 mi), Abbeville (10.7 mi), Tula (12.4 mi), Paris (13.1 mi).
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