Oxford

City in Granville County, North Carolina

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Oxford is a city in Granville County, North Carolina, with 8,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 479 ft (146 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stovall, 8.4 miles N.

About Oxford

Oxford is a town in Granville County, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States, with a population of 8,628 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Granville County.

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Living in Oxford

Median household income
$43,054
Median home value
$196,200
Median rent
$995/mo
Median age
42.6
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Oxford, NC population

Oxford had 8,628 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census8,628
Density1,300 per sq mi (502 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Oxford at a glance

StateNorth Carolina (NC)
CountyGranville County
TypeCity
Population8,628 (2020)
Land area6.64 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates36.3216° N, 78.5869° W
ZIP code27565
Official websiteoxfordnc.org
Census code (GEOID)3749800

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Oxford

What county is Oxford in?

Oxford is in Granville County, North Carolina.

What is the population of Oxford, NC?

8,628 people lived in Oxford at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Oxford, NC?

The ZIP code of Oxford is 27565.

What is the elevation of Oxford?

479 feet (146 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Oxford?

Stovall (8.4 mi), Henderson (9.6 mi), South Henderson (10.2 mi), Kittrell (10.6 mi), Stem (11.5 mi).

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