Oxford, Nebraska facts for kids
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Oxford, Nebraska
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Village
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Downtown Oxford: Ogden Street
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Location of Oxford, Nebraska
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| Counties | Furnas, Harlan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,113 ft (644 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 718 |
| • Density | 789.01/sq mi (304.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68967
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-37910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399606 |
Oxford is a small village located in Nebraska, a state in the United States. It is special because it is found in two different counties: Furnas County and Harlan County. In 2010, about 779 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 718.
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The Story of Oxford
Oxford became a town in 1880. This happened when the railroad tracks reached the area. The railroad helped the town grow.
Where is Oxford Located?
Oxford is a village that covers a small area of land. It is about 0.91 square miles (or 2.36 square kilometers) in size. All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live in Oxford?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 428 | — | |
| 1900 | 576 | 34.6% | |
| 1910 | 593 | 3.0% | |
| 1920 | 739 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,155 | 56.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,141 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,270 | 11.3% | |
| 1960 | 1,090 | −14.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,116 | 2.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,109 | −0.6% | |
| 1990 | 949 | −14.4% | |
| 2000 | 876 | −7.7% | |
| 2010 | 779 | −11.1% | |
| 2020 | 718 | −7.8% | |
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Oxford's Population in 2010
In 2010, a census (a count of people) showed that 779 people lived in Oxford. These people lived in 349 different homes. About 213 of these homes were families.
The village had about 820 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Oxford were White (96%). A small number were Native American (1.2%) or Asian (0.4%). About 3.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In Oxford, about 27.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Nearly half (48.7%) were married couples. About 36.1% of homes had just one person living in them. Many people living alone were 65 years old or older. The average family size was about 2.9 people.
The average age of people in Oxford was 46.2 years. About 25.3% of residents were under 18. About 19.8% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
Famous People from Oxford
Some notable people have come from Oxford, Nebraska:
- Dorothy Grebenak – An American Pop artist known for her unique art.
- Ron Hansen – A professional baseball player.
- Fred Gustus Johnson – He served as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska.
- Jeff Kinney – A football player who played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and later in the NFL.
See also
In Spanish: Oxford (Nebraska) para niños
