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Oxford, Arkansas
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Location of Oxford in Izard County, Arkansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Izard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.54 sq mi (16.95 km2) |
| • Land | 6.54 sq mi (16.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 573 |
| • Density | 87.55/sq mi (33.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
72565
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| Area code(s) | 870 |
| FIPS code | 05-52880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2404452 |
Oxford is a small city located in Izard County, Arkansas, in the United States. In 2010, about 670 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 573.
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Where is Oxford, Arkansas Located?
Oxford is in the northern part of Izard County. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 36°13′3″N 91°55′8″W / 36.21750°N 91.91889°W. The northern edge of the city touches the border of Fulton County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 6.5 square miles (16.8 km2). All of this area is land, with no water.
Main Roads in Oxford
Two important roads pass through Oxford:
Arkansas Highway 9
Arkansas Highway 354
Who Lives in Oxford?
The number of people living in Oxford has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 79 | — | |
| 1960 | 191 | 141.8% | |
| 1970 | 271 | 41.9% | |
| 1980 | 520 | 91.9% | |
| 1990 | 562 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 642 | 14.2% | |
| 2010 | 670 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 573 | −14.5% | |
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Oxford's Population in 2020
The 2020 United States census counted 573 people living in Oxford. These people made up 265 households, with 179 of them being families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Oxford in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 511 | 89.18% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.17% |
| Other/Mixed | 51 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 | 0.7% |
Schools in Oxford
Students in Oxford attend schools that are part of the Izard County Consolidated School District. Before 1985, Oxford had its own school district, but it joined with Izard County's district on July 1, 1985.
See also
In Spanish: Oxford (Arkansas) para niños
