Oxford had 26,773 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, up 5.3% from the 2020 census and more than double its 2000 count of 11,756.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the 2000, 2010 and 2020 censuses, the Vintage 2025 city population estimates and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey five-year estimates. See the city’s Census QuickFacts.
Oxford had an estimated 26,773 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau says. That is 1,357 more people, or 5.3%, than the 25,416 counted in the 2020 census, and more than double the 11,756 counted in 2000. The estimates show growth slowing: Oxford peaked at 27,180 in 2023 and has dipped slightly in each of the two years since.
At a glance
- 2025 estimate: 26,773
- 2020 census: 25,416; 2010 census: 18,916
- Median age: 30.3 (Mississippi: 38.6)
- Median household income: $64,451
- Lafayette County, 2025 estimate: 59,597
Growth since 2000
Oxford grew 61% from 2000 to 2010 and 34% from 2010 to 2020. Part of the 2010s jump came from land, not just people: the city’s 2018 annexation added almost 50 miles of roads for the city to maintain, the city’s Engineering division says.
| Year | Oxford | Lafayette County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 census | 11,756 | 38,744 | 2,844,658 |
| 2010 census | 18,916 | 47,351 | 2,967,297 |
| 2020 census | 25,416 | 55,813 | 2,961,279 |
| 2025 estimate | 26,773 | 59,597 | 2,954,160 |
| Change, 2020 to 2025 | +5.3% | +6.8% | -0.2% |
Lafayette County has grown faster than the city since 2020: the part of the county outside Oxford was estimated at 32,033 in 2025, up from 29,585 in the 2020 estimates base. Mississippi as a whole has slightly fewer people than in 2020.
Who lives here
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey (age, income, households and education, housing):
| Measure | Oxford | Lafayette County | Mississippi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS estimate) | 26,411 | 58,327 | 2,946,779 |
| Median age | 30.3 | 30.7 | 38.6 |
| Ages 20 to 24 | 17.9% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| 65 and older | 13.9% | 13.7% | 17.2% |
| Households | 9,955 | 19,044 | 1,145,431 |
| Median household income | $64,451 | $67,185 | $56,447 |
| People below the poverty level | 25.4% | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25 and older) | 57.5% | 46.5% | 25.1% |
| Homes owner-occupied | 43.2% | 63.8% | 70.0% |
| Median home value | $385,700 | $315,400 | $169,800 |
| Median gross rent | $1,071 | $1,085 | $954 |
Oxford is home to the University of Mississippi, and the numbers reflect a college town: almost 18% of residents are 20 to 24, and most homes are rented. More than half of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, more than twice the state rate.
The ACS figures are averages of surveys taken from 2020 to 2024, so its population total differs from the 2025 estimate. Every ACS number has a margin of error, listed in the Census tables.
Housing
Fewer than half of Oxford homes are owner-occupied, compared with 70% statewide. The ACS median value of owner-occupied homes, $385,700, is more than twice Mississippi’s. For current prices, see our home prices guide.
What this means for you
- Oxford is still adding people, but more slowly than in the 2010s.
- The county around Oxford is growing faster than the city.
- For services by address, see moving to Oxford and property taxes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Oxford, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates Oxford had 26,773 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 25,416.
How fast is Oxford, Mississippi, growing?
Oxford grew 34% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 18,916 to 25,416, after the city annexed new land in 2018. Census estimates show it peaked at 27,180 in 2023 and eased to 26,773 in 2025.
What is the median age in Oxford, Mississippi?
30.3, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with 38.6 for Mississippi. Nearly 18% of residents are 20 to 24 years old.
What is the median household income in Oxford, Mississippi?
$64,451 in the 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $67,185 for Lafayette County and $56,447 for Mississippi.
What is the population of Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The Census Bureau estimates 59,597 residents on July 1, 2025, up 6.8% from 55,813 in the 2020 census.
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