Oxford, Georgia
Oxford, Georgia | |
|---|---|
 Location in Newton County and the state of Georgia | |
  Oxford Location of Oxford in Metro Atlanta | |
| Coordinates: 33°37′27″N 83°52′12″W / 33.62417°N 83.87000°WCoordinates: 33°37′27″N 83°52′12″W / 33.62417°N 83.87000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Newton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.18 sq mi (5.64 km2) |
| • Land | 2.15 sq mi (5.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 2,134 |
| • Estimate (2019)[4] | 2,346 |
| • Density | 1,089.64/sq mi (420.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 30054 |
| Area code(s) | 470/678/770 |
| FIPS code | 13-58744[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0332587[3] |
| Website | oxfordgeorgia |
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.
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 a car-jump scene on the grounds of the college, and other scenes around the town.[6]
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.[7][8]
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[]
Oxford is located at 33°37′27″N 83°52′12″W / 33.62417°N 83.87000°W (33.624210, -83.869885).[9]
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 665 | — | |
| 1880 | 554 | −16.7% | |
| 1890 | 791 | 42.8% | |
| 1900 | 800 | 1.1% | |
| 1910 | 655 | −18.1% | |
| 1920 | 698 | 6.6% | |
| 1930 | 537 | −23.1% | |
| 1940 | 616 | 14.7% | |
| 1950 | 817 | 32.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,047 | 28.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,373 | 31.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,750 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,945 | 11.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,892 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,134 | 12.8% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,346 | [4] | 9.9% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 1,892 people, 509 households, and 387 families residing 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% of the population.
There were 509 households, out of which 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 made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the city was $38,698, and the median income for a family 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[]
- Palmer Stone Elementary School
- R.L. Cousins Middle School
- Oxford College of Emory University
- Providence Classical Christian School
Notable people[]
- Heck Thomas, frontier lawman
- Cora Mae Bryant, blues musician[11]
References[]
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ "Oxford Historic District, Newton County, Georgia". National Register of Historic Places. 2012-08-27.
- ^ "The Dukes of Hazzard 40th Anniversary Filming Locations Lookback, Part One: One Armed Bandits". Horsepower Memories. December 19, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
The Duke boys are flying high as they soar across the sky in front of Seney Hall at Oxford College.
- ^ "Oxford, GA - Official City Website". Oxfordgeorgia.org. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
- ^ Hellmann, Paul T. (May 13, 2013). Historical Gazetteer of the United States. Routledge. p. 242. ISBN 978-1135948597. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 274. ISBN 978-0313344237.
| show Municipalities and communities of Newton County, Georgia, United States |
|---|
| show Authority control  |
|---|
- Cities in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Cities in Newton County, Georgia
- 1839 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)