Oxford (CDP), Massachusetts facts for kids
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Oxford, Massachusetts
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Location in Worcester County and the state of Massachusetts.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.69 sq mi (9.55 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,928 |
| • Density | 1,711.32/sq mi (660.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
01540
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| Area code(s) | 508 |
| FIPS code | 25-51790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0610666 |
Oxford is a special area in the town of Oxford in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. It's called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts as a separate community for population surveys, even if it's not an official town or city.
In 2020, about 5,928 people lived in Oxford. It's a part of the larger Oxford town area.
Location and Land
Oxford is located in the state of Massachusetts. Its exact spot on a map is 42°6′42″N 71°52′8″W / 42.11167°N 71.86889°W.
The area of Oxford is about 9.6 square kilometers (3.7 square miles). Most of this area is land, around 9.1 square kilometers (3.5 square miles). The rest, about 0.6 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water.
Who Lives in Oxford?
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| 2020 | 5,928 | — | |
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In 2000, there were about 5,899 people living in Oxford. These people lived in 2,282 homes, with 1,567 of these being families.
Most of the people living in Oxford were White (about 97.36%). There were also smaller groups of people who identified as Black or African American, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. A small number of people were Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
About 31.1% of the homes in Oxford had children under 18 living there. Many homes (54.3%) were married couples living together. About 11.4% of homes had a female head of the house without a husband present.
Around 26.7% of all homes were made up of people living alone. About 12.7% of these were people aged 65 or older living by themselves. On average, there were about 2.55 people in each home. Families usually had about 3.11 people.
Age and Income
The people in Oxford were of different ages. About 23.6% were under 18 years old. Around 30.2% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 14.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Oxford was 38 years old.
In 2000, the average yearly income for a home in Oxford was about $50,866. For families, the average income was about $58,030. The average income per person in Oxford was about $21,149.
See also
In Spanish: Oxford (condado de Worcester) para niños
