Oxford, Wisconsin Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Oxford, Wisconsin
Village
Businesses on WIS 82 in downtown Oxford
Location of Oxford in Marquette County, Wisconsin
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Marquette
Incorporated	September 4, 1912
Area
• Total	0.86 sq mi (2.23 km²)
• Land	0.84 sq mi (2.17 km²)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation	869 ft (265 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	537
• Estimate (2019)	602
• Density	719.24/sq mi (277.70/km²)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)	608
FIPS code	55-60900
GNIS feature ID	1570978

Oxford is a small village in Marquette County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 537 people lived there. The village is part of the larger Town of Oxford. A train track, owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, goes through the village and crosses over Neenah Lake.

Exploring Oxford's Location
- Land and Water Areas
- Nearby Lakes and Roads
Who Lives in Oxford?
- Population in 2010
Local Economy and Jobs
- Boy Scout Camp
- Correctional Institution
Notable People from Oxford
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Exploring Oxford's Location

Oxford is located in central Wisconsin. Its exact spot is 43.77999 degrees north and 89.569947 degrees west.

Land and Water Areas

The village covers a total area of about 1.04 square miles (2.69 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.01 square miles (2.62 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.03 square miles (0.08 square kilometers), is water.

Nearby Lakes and Roads

Oxford is situated on Wisconsin Highway 82. It lies between two small lakes: Oxford Lake and Neenah Lake. The village is also about five miles west of Interstate 39, a major highway.

Who Lives in Oxford?

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1920	416	—
1930	397	−4.6%
1940	404	1.8%
1950	509	26.0%
1960	548	7.7%
1970	453	−17.3%
1980	432	−4.6%
1990	499	15.5%
2000	536	7.4%
2010	607	13.2%
2019 (est.)	602	−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census

Population in 2010

In 2010, a census counted 608 people living in Oxford. These people lived in 248 households, and 155 of these were families. On average, there were about 601 people per square mile.

There were 283 housing units in the village. This means there were about 280 housing units per square mile.

Diversity of Residents

Most people in Oxford were White (93.9%). A smaller number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.3%), or Asian (1.3%). About 3.1% were from other races, and 0.8% were from two or more races. About 4.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Families

Out of 248 households, 31.9% had children under 18 living with them. About 44.4% were married couples. Some households had a female head (11.7%) or a male head (6.5%) without a spouse. About 37.5% of households were not families.

About 30.6% of all households had only one person living there. And 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. The average household had 2.45 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.

Age Groups

The average age in Oxford was 37.5 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 9.8% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 25.3% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 26.7%. Finally, 12.7% of residents were 65 years old or older. The village had a nearly even split of genders, with 49.9% male and 50.1% female.

Local Economy and Jobs

Oxford has a few important places that help the local economy.

Boy Scout Camp

Camp Freeland Leslie, a Boy Scout camp, is located close to Oxford. This camp brings visitors and jobs to the area.

Correctional Institution

The Oxford Federal Correctional Institution is also nearby. It is located in Brooks, which is an unincorporated community in Adams County. This institution provides many jobs for people in the region.