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Oxon Hill, Maryland
Census-designated place
Houses in Oxon Hill, 2015
Houses in Oxon Hill, 2015
Oxon Hill, Maryland is located in Maryland
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Oxon Hill, Maryland is located in the United States
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Oxon Hill, Maryland
Location in the United States
Country  United States
State  Maryland
County Prince George's
Area
 • Total 6.45 sq mi (16.70 km2)
 • Land 6.44 sq mi (16.68 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 18,791
 • Density 2,918.31/sq mi (1,126.74/km2)
Time zone UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
20745
Area code(s) 301, 240
FIPS code 24-59500

Oxon Hill is a community in southern Prince George's County, Maryland, in the United States. It's considered a suburb of Washington, D.C., located southeast of the city. Since 2008, it has been home to the large National Harbor development, which sits right on the Potomac River.

For a while, Oxon Hill and a nearby community called Glassmanor were counted together for population statistics. But since the 2010 census, Oxon Hill has been counted on its own. In 2020, about 18,791 people lived there.

History of Oxon Hill

Oxon Hill got its name from an old manor home built in the 1700s by Thomas Addison. This original home burned down in 1895. A new, large home called Oxon Hill Manor was built in 1929. It stands on a hill overlooking the Potomac River.

The word "Oxon" comes from a Latin word meaning "of Oxford." The area reminded Addison of the land near Oxford, England. Today, the current Manor is used for cultural events and can be rented for special occasions like weddings.

Important Historic Places

Several places in Oxon Hill are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important historical sites. These include:

Modern Development and Changes

Today, the community is divided by the busy Capital Beltway (I-95/495). This highway includes the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, which crosses the Potomac River. A new, bigger bridge opened in 2008, which helped with traffic. Before that, thousands of cars crossed the bridge daily, causing long traffic jams in Oxon Hill.

Oxon Hill has many different types of homes, like apartments, townhouses, and single-family houses. Most were built from the 1940s to the early 1990s. There are also newer condominiums at National Harbor. Two main shopping centers, "Rivertowne" and "Eastover," serve the community. Eastover is a busy spot for buses and has a police station.

A unique part of Oxon Hill is its large Filipino community. They have a nursing home and a cultural center that serve their population.

For many years, people in Oxon Hill used "Washington, D.C." as their mailing address. Around 1980, the United States Postal Service created a new postal area called Fort Washington, MD. This change moved some parts of Oxon Hill, like Oxon Hill Middle School, to a Fort Washington mailing address, which can sometimes be confusing.

Geography of Oxon Hill

Oxon Hill is located in Prince George's County. It's near Maryland Route 210 (Indian Head Highway) and Maryland Route 414 (Oxon Hill Road). The community is less than 2 miles south of the border with Washington, D.C.. It's also just east of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge over the Potomac River.

The U.S. Census Bureau says that Oxon Hill covers about 6.45 square miles (16.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1970 11,974 —
1980 36,267 202.9%
2010 17,722 —
2020 18,791 6.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
2010 2020
Not enumerated separately in 1990 & 2000.
Community combined with Glassmanor to form
Oxon Hill-Glassmanor for 1990 and 2000 censuses.

Who Lives in Oxon Hill?

The table below shows the different racial and ethnic groups that make up the population of Oxon Hill. The U.S. Census counts Hispanic/Latino as a separate ethnic group, so they are not included in the racial categories.

Oxon Hill CDP, Maryland – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2010 Pop 2020 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 1,073 833 6.05% 4.43%
Black or African American alone (NH) 13,235 12,064 74.68% 64.20%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 58 51 0.33% 0.27%
Asian alone (NH) 1,006 1,030 5.68% 5.48%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 6 14 0.03% 0.07%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 25 81 0.14% 0.43%
Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) 393 530 2.22% 2.82%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1,926 4,188 10.87% 22.29%
Total 17,722 18,791 100.00% 100.00%

Fun Things to Do in Oxon Hill

Oxon Hill has several places for recreation and fun activities.

Parks and Sports

  • Rosecroft Raceway: This place has horse racing and you can bet on races shown on TV from other places.
  • Henson Creek Golf Course: A nine-hole golf course for those who enjoy golf.
  • Tucker Road Athletic Complex: This complex has an ice skating rink that is now open all year. There's also the Tucker Road Community Center nearby.
  • Oxon Hill Recreation Club (OHRC): A private swimming club that has been open since 1958.
  • Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex: A large gym and recreation center that opened in 2013.
  • Henson Creek Trail: A paved trail for walking and biking that is 5.5 miles long.
  • Oxon Cove Farm: This is a free, educational farm run by the National Park Service. It's a great place for families to visit.
  • Allentown Splash, Tennis and Fitness Park: This park has public indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

National Harbor and MGM Casino

  • National Harbor: This is a huge development on the Potomac River. It includes homes, hotels, shops, restaurants, and entertainment. It also has one of the biggest marinas on the Potomac. The Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, a very large hotel, is also here.
  • MGM National Harbor: This resort and casino opened in 2016. It's a major entertainment spot at the entrance to National Harbor.

Schools and Libraries

Schools in Oxon Hill

Students in Oxon Hill attend schools run by Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS).

  • Elementary Schools: Apple Grove, Avalon, J. Frank Dent, Flintstone, Oxon Hill, Valley View, and Tayac.
  • Middle Schools: Isaac J. Gourdine, Oxon Hill, and Thurgood Marshall.
  • High Schools: Oxon Hill High School, Crossland High School, and Friendly High School.

Oxon Hill High School has a special magnet program for science and technology. This program is only offered at three high schools in the county. The school's original buildings were replaced with a new facility in 2013.

Other special schools in Oxon Hill include:

  • Maya Angelou French Immersion School: This school teaches students from kindergarten to 8th grade to speak, read, and write French.
  • John Hanson Montessori School: This school follows the teaching ideas of Italian educator Maria Montessori.

There is also a private Catholic school called St. Columba School, which opened in 1962.

Oxon Hill Library

The Prince George's County Memorial Library System operates the Oxon Hill Library. It was completely updated and reopened in 2005. The library has a special collection called the Sojourner Truth Room. This room has many books and materials about African American history and culture. It includes rare books, old magazines, and pictures.

Major Roads in Oxon Hill

  • MD 414
  • MD 210
  • I-495

Famous People from Oxon Hill

Many interesting people have connections to Oxon Hill:

See also

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