Oxford, NC is a small town located in Granville County. It has a population of 8,658 people and a population density of 1,429 people per square mile. It is home to numerous businesses, organizations, and other attractions. Local businesses include The Oxford Sweet Shop, which offers homemade ice cream and candy; Southern Soul BBQ & Restaurant, an award-winning barbecue joint; and Granville Hills Golf Course for golfers of all skill levels. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on the lake at Kerr Scott Reservoir, hiking in the Uwharrie National Forest, and camping in the Occoneechee State Park. Organizations such as the Oxford Community Arts Council invite residents to take part in community theater productions while providing educational outreach throughout the year. Local sporting events include the Carolina Cup Regatta hosted by Camp Sea Gull & Camp Seafarer every June as well as youth sports programs sponsored by the Oxford Parks and Recreation Department.
The population in Oxford is 8,658. There are 1,389 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oxford is 44.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oxford is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Oxford
- 38.5% are married
- 14.1% are divorced
- 20.0% are married with children
- 31.1% have children, but are single
Race in Oxford
- 36.5% are White
- 57.0% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.8% are Native American
- 0.4% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander