Oxford (CDP), Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oxford, Maine
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 Oxford (CDP), Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Oxford |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.95 sq mi (23.17 km2) |
| • Land | 8.29 sq mi (21.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.66 sq mi (1.70 km2) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,294 |
| • Density | 156.13/sq mi (60.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04270
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-56240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0572899 |
Oxford is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP). It is located in the town of Oxford within Oxford County, Maine, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,300 people lived here.
Where is Oxford Located?
Oxford is found at specific coordinates: 44.127093 degrees North and -70.495197 degrees West. This means it's in the New England region of the United States.
The area of Oxford is about 8.9 square miles (23.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.3 square miles (21.4 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.7 square miles (1.7 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Oxford?
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| 2020 | 1,294 | — | |
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In 2000, there were 1,300 people living in Oxford. These people lived in 468 different homes, and 360 of these were families. The population density was about 157 people for every square mile.
Most people living in Oxford in 2000 were White (about 97.46%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
Many homes (40.2%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (59.2%) were married couples. About 17.1% of homes had just one person living there.
The people in Oxford had different ages:
- About 29.6% were under 18 years old.
- About 29.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 10.9% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Oxford was 36 years old.
Money and Living in Oxford
In 2000, the average income for a home in Oxford was $38,000 per year. For families, the average income was $40,592 per year.
A small number of families (about 2.1%) and individuals (about 5.7%) lived below the poverty line. This included some children and older adults.
See also
In Spanish: Oxford (condado de Oxford) para niños
