Oxford is a city inButler County, Ohio, United States. The population was 23,035 at the2020 census.[6] Acollege town, Oxford was founded in 1810 to serve as the home ofMiami University. The city lies in southwestern Ohio roughly 4 miles (6.4 km) from theIndiana–Ohio border, approximately 30 miles (48 km) northwest ofCincinnati and 35 miles (56 km) southwest ofDayton.
Oxford was laid out by James Heaton on March 29, 1810, by an order of theOhio General Assembly on February 6, 1810. It was established in Range 1 East, Town 5 North of theCongress 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 municipality of Oxford posits that it was named forOxford, England, home to theUniversity of Oxford.[9] The original village, consisting of 128 lots, was incorporated on February 23, 1830.
As of thecensus[19] of 2020, there were 23,035 people and 7,187 households living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 79.6%White, 5.0%African American, 0.2%Native American, 8.8%Asian, 1.3% fromother races, and 5.2% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents of any race were 4.0% of the population.
As of thecensus[19] of 2010, there were 21,371 people, 5,799 households, and 1,909 families living in the city. Thepopulation 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% fromother races, and 2.2% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents 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% weremarried 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.
As of thecensus[5] of 2000, there were 21,943 people, 5,870 households, and 2,066 families living in the city. The population density was 3,734.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,441.9/km2). There were 6,134 housing units at an average density of 1,043.9 per square mile (403.1/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% fromother races, and 1.4% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino residents 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% weremarried 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, 8.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 66.8% was from 18 to 24, 11.7% from 25 to 44, 8.4% from 45 to 64, and 4.8% was 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. Theper capita income for the city was $12,165. About 13.4% of families and 43.7% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over.
Lectures and live performances at Miami University[21][22]
The Uptown Music Concerts is a four-month event featuring outdoor performance[23]
The Oxford Wine Festival is an annual summer festival[citation needed]
The Oxford Community Arts Center (OCAC) is a performing arts facility in Oxford. Events include the Chocolate Meltdown in January.[24] The OCAC building was previously used for theOxford Female Institute in 1849, then as the Oxford College for Women in 1906 after the Oxford Female Institute merged with the Oxford Female College. After the closing of the school in 1928, Miami University bought the building and renovated it.[25] It is often used as a venue for large events such as weddings.
Oxford has a public library, a branch of the Lane Libraries.[26]
Museums include the Robert A. Hefner Museum of Natural History, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum, the William Holmes McGuffey Museum, and theRichard and Carole Cocks Art Museum.[27]
The Miami University Natural Areas has over 17 miles of hiking trails throughout Oxford. Hikers can hike through the Silvoor Biology Sanctuary and up to the bluffs, or through the 100 acre Western Woods to enjoy a "magnificent stand of oaks, beech and maples".[28]
Brent S. Barlow, W.H. Todhunter, Stephen D. Cone, Joseph J. Pater, and Frederick Schneider, eds.Centennial History of Butler County, Ohio.Hamilton, Ohio: B.F. Bowen, 1905.
A History and Biographical Cyclopaedia of Butler County, Ohio with Illustrations and Sketches of Its Representative Men and Pioneers.Cincinnati, Ohio: Western Biographical Publishing Company, 1882.[2]
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