Oxford, Idaho facts for kids
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Oxford, Idaho
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Location of Oxford in Franklin County, Idaho.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,777 ft (1,456 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 199.23/sq mi (76.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 208 |
| FIPS code | 16-60040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411346 |
Oxford is a small city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States. In 2020, only 42 people lived there, making it a very quiet place.
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A Look Back in Time
Oxford was first settled in September 1864 by people who were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This city has some interesting historical connections. It's where Harold B. Lee once taught school. He later became a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Oxford is also where Jefferson Hunt passed away. Hunt was an early settler who also belonged to the Church. He is buried near Red Rock Pass.
Where is Oxford?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Oxford covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 110 | — | |
| 1960 | 83 | −24.5% | |
| 1970 | 75 | −9.6% | |
| 1980 | 66 | −12.0% | |
| 1990 | 44 | −33.3% | |
| 2000 | 53 | 20.5% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −9.4% | |
| 2020 | 42 | −12.5% | |
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Oxford's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 48 people living in Oxford. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 11 of these were families.
Most of the people living in Oxford were White (93.8%). A smaller group (6.3%) were Native American.
About 29% of the homes had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (52.9%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.8 people, and the average family had about 3.8 people.
The average age of people in Oxford was 34 years old. About 41.7% of residents were under 18. About 12.5% were 65 years old or older. There were more males (58.3%) than females (41.7%) in the city.
See also
In Spanish: Oxford (Idaho) para niños
