Oxford, Georgia

Oxford is a city in Newton County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,134. It is the location of Oxford College of Emory University.

Oxford, Georgia
City
Location in Newton County and the state of Georgia
Coordinates: 33°37′27″N 83°52′12″W
CountryUnited States
StateGeorgia
CountyNewton
Area
 • Total2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2)
 • Land2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
761 ft (232 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,134
 • Estimate 
(2018)[2]
2,313
 • Density1,074.31/sq mi (414.71/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
30054
Area code(s)470/678/770
FIPS code13-58744[3]
GNIS feature ID0332587[4]
Websiteoxfordgeorgia.org

The town was named after Oxford University, the alma mater of the founders of Oxford College.[5] The entire town is also designated as a shrine of the United Methodist Church. Additionally, Confederate soldiers are buried in a small cemetery on the grounds of Oxford College.

The Dukes of Hazzard filmed its TV series opening credits (car?) jump on the grounds of the college.

Much of the city is part of the National Parks-designated Oxford Historic District.

History

Oxford was established as a town by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1839 as the birthplace of Oxford College of Emory University and incorporated as a city in 1914.[6][7]

Properties in Oxford listed on the National Register of Historic Places include: Oxford Historic District and the Orna Villa, a mansion, which was built in 1825, which was used as a hospital during the American Civil War.

Geography
Georgia State Route 81 south near City Hall in Oxford on 31 May 2009.

Oxford is located at 33°37′27″N 83°52′12″W (33.624210, -83.869885).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2), all land.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1870665—
1880554−16.7%
189079142.8%
19008001.1%
1910655−18.1%
19206986.6%
1930537−23.1%
194061614.7%
195081732.6%
19601,04728.2%
19701,37331.1%
19801,75027.5%
19901,94511.1%
20001,892−2.7%
20102,13412.8%
Est. 20182,313[2]8.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

At the 2000 census there were 1,892 people in 509 households, including 387 families, in the city. The population density was 740.0 people per square mile (285.4/km²). There were 534 housing units at an average density of 208.9 per square mile (80.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 60.62% White, 32.72% African American, 0.42% Native American, 4.07% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.95% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.85%.[3]

Of the 509 households 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 18.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.8% were non-families. Of all households 20.8% were one person and 8.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 17.9% under the age of 18, 34.4% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% 65 or older. The median age was 22 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.1 males.

The median household income was $38,698 and the median family income was $43,571. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $25,556 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,206. About 8.8% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 2.7% of those age 65 or over.

Schools

Notable people

References
  1. "2018 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved Feb 12, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Oxford Historic District, Newton County, Georgia". National Register of Historic Places. 2012-08-27.
  6. "Oxford, GA - Official City Website". Oxfordgeorgia.org. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  7. Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 242. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 274. ISBN 978-0313344237.
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