Oxford, Ohio

Oxford, Ohio
City

Buildings along High Street in Uptown Oxford

Location of Oxford in Butler County, Ohio

Location of Oxford in Butler County
Coordinates: 39°30′27″N 84°44′48″W / 39.50750°N 84.74667°W / 39.50750; -84.74667Coordinates: 39°30′27″N 84°44′48″W / 39.50750°N 84.74667°W / 39.50750; -84.74667
Country United States
State Ohio
County Butler
Chartered 1809
Platted 1810
Area[1]
 • Total 6.68 sq mi (17.30 km2)
 • Land 6.68 sq mi (17.30 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation[2] 928 ft (283 m)
Population (2010)[3]
 • Total 21,371
 • Estimate (2012[4]) 21,351
 • Density 3,199.3/sq mi (1,235.3/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 45056
Area code(s) 513
FIPS code 39-59234[5]
GNIS feature ID 1044265[2]
Website www.cityofoxford.org

Oxford is a city in northwestern Butler County, Ohio, United States, in the southwestern portion of the state. It lies in Oxford Township, originally called the College Township. The population was 21,371 at the 2010 census. This college town was founded as a home for Miami University. In 2014, Oxford was rated by Forbes as the "Best College Town" in the United States, based on a high percentage of students per capita and part-time jobs, and a low occurrence of brain-drain.[6]

History

Miami University was chartered in 1809, and Oxford was laid out by James Heaton on March 29, 1810, by the Ohio General Assembly's order of February 6, 1810. It was established in Range 1 East, Town 5 North of the Congress Lands in the southeast quarter of Section 22, the southwest corner of Section 23, the northwest corner of Section 26, and the northeast corner of Section 27. The original village, consisting of 128 lots, was incorporated on February 23, 1830. Oxford was elevated to city status in 1971. Freedom Summer started with orientations at Western College for Women in June 1964. This event is commemorated near the Kumler Chapel on the Western campus, now a part of Miami University.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.68 square miles (17.30 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1820258—
1830737185.7%
18501,111—
18601,83965.5%
18701,738−5.5%
18801,7430.3%
18901,92210.3%
19002,0094.5%
19102,0170.4%
19202,1466.4%
19302,58820.6%
19402,7566.5%
19506,944152.0%
19607,82812.7%
197015,868102.7%
198017,65511.3%
199019,0137.7%
200021,94315.4%
201021,371−2.6%
Est. 201421,782[7]1.9%
Sources:[5][8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 21,371 people, 5,799 households, and 1,909 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,199.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,235.3/km2). There were 6,622 housing units at an average density of 991.3 per square mile (382.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.6% White, 4.0% African American, 0.2% Native American, 5.4% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 5,799 households of which 14.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.6% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 67.1% were non-families. 33.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the city was 21.4 years. 6.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 67.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 10.9% were from 25 to 44; 8.8% were from 45 to 64; and 5.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 21,943 people, 5,870 households, and 2,066 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,734.4 people per square mile (1,440.9/km²). There were 6,134 housing units at an average density of 1,043.9 per square mile (402.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White, 4.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 2.4% Asian, <0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.44% of the population.

There were 5,870 households out of which 16.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 26.8% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 64.8% were non-families. 32.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city the population was spread out with 8.3% under the age of 18, 66.8% from 18 to 24, 11.7% from 25 to 44, 8.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 21 years. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,164, and the median income for a family was $52,589. Males had a median income of $35,833 versus $24,637 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,165. About 13.4% of families and 43.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Upham Hall on Miami University's Campus

Fraternity headquarters

Oxford is home to the national offices of five Greek-letter organizations including the home office of the international business fraternity of Delta Sigma Pi, social sorority Delta Zeta and social fraternities Beta Theta Pi, Phi Delta Theta, and Phi Kappa Tau. All but Delta Sigma Pi were founded at Miami University.

Culture

Oxford holds an annual Summer Music Festival, where free concerts are offered at the Uptown Memorial Park on Thursdays in the summer.[16] Many festivals and event occur throughout the year, including award winning festivals such as the annual Oxford Wine Festival[17] and the Oxford Kinetics Festival.[18] Uptown Oxford is known for its local shops, restaurants, and nightlife. Oxford is home to the Oxford Community Arts Center.[19]

Notable people

Pugh's Covered Bridge or Black Bridge

References

  1. 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  2. 1 2 "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-17.
  5. 1 2 3 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ "The 10 Best And Worst College Cities And Towns In The U.S.". Forbes. Retrieved November 19, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties" (PDF). Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  9. ↑ "Population of Civil Divisions Less than Counties" (PDF). Statistics of the Population of the United States at the Tenth Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  10. ↑ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1910 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  11. ↑ "Population: Ohio" (PDF). 1930 US Census. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 28 November 2013.
  12. ↑ "Number of Inhabitants: Ohio" (PDF). 18th Census of the United States. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  13. ↑ "Ohio: Population and Housing Unit Counts" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 22 November 2013.
  14. ↑ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
  15. ↑ Western College | Ohio History Center
  16. ↑ http://www.enjoyoxford.org/ Oxford Visitors Bureau
  17. ↑ "Oxford Wine Festival". oxfordwinefestival.com. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
  18. ↑ "Welcome". 2015 Oxford Kinetics Festival. Retrieved 2015-11-17.
  19. ↑ Oxford Community Arts Center http://www.oxarts.org. Missing or empty |title= (help)

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