Oxford Junction, Iowa

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Oxford Junction, Iowa
City
Oxford Junction, Iowa.JPG
Motto(s): 
"The junction of opportunity"
Location of Oxford Junction, Iowa
Location of Oxford Junction, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°59′00″N 90°57′16″W / 41.98333°N 90.95444°W / 41.98333; -90.95444
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyJones
Area
[1]
 • Total0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Land0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
732 ft (223 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total496
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
483
 • Density694.96/sq mi (268.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
52323
Area code(s)563
FIPS code19-60690
GNIS feature ID0459977

Oxford Junction is a city in Jones County, Iowa, United States. The population was 496 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History[]

Oxford Junction was platted in 1871, at the time the now-defunct railroad was built. The town is named for its location at the junction of two branches of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.[4]

Geography[]

Oxford Junction is located at

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41°59′00″N 90°57′16″W / 41.983203°N 90.954480°W / 41.983203; -90.954480Coordinates: 41°59′00″N 90°57′16″W / 41.983203°N 90.954480°W / 41.983203; -90.954480 (41.983203, -90.954480).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.69 square miles (1.79 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
1880349—    
1890752+115.5%
1900780+3.7%
1910822+5.4%
1920807−1.8%
1930759−5.9%
1940705−7.1%
1950663−6.0%
1960725+9.4%
1970666−8.1%
1980600−9.9%
1990581−3.2%
2000573−1.4%
2010496−13.4%
2019483−2.6%
Source:"U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2020-03-29. and Iowa Data Center
Source:
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

2010 census[]

At the 2010 census there were 496 people, 223 households, and 141 families living in the city. The population density was 718.8 inhabitants per square mile (277.5/km2). There were 262 housing units at an average density of 379.7 per square mile (146.6/km2). The racial makup of the city was 99.0% White, 0.6% Native American, and 0.4% Asian.[2] Of the 223 households 26.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.8% were non-families. 31.8% of households were one person and 18.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age was 45.5 years. 22.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census[]

At the 2000 census there were 573 people, 236 households, and 151 families living in the city. The population density was 813.3 people per square mile (316.1/km2). There were 264 housing units at an average density of 374.7 per square mile (145.6/km2). The racial makup of the city was 98.95% White, 0.17% Native American, 0.17% Asian, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.17%.[8]

Of the 236 households 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.6% of households were one person and 22.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.09.

The age distribution was 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median household income was $30,417 and the median family income was $35,625. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $17,333 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,805. About 18.5% of families and 18.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.0% of those under age 18 and 12.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education[]

It is within the Midland Community School District and hosts the district's sole elementary school.[9] The Oxford Junction district merged into the Midland district on July 1, 1995.[10]

Notable people[]

Sam block 2005 winner of the BB gun contest at the legion

References[]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  3. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ Corbit, Robert McClain (1910). History of Jones County, Iowa: Past and Present, Volume 1. S. J. Clarke Publishing Company. p. 503.
  5. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2012-05-11.
  7. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  9. ^ "Midland" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-26.
  10. ^ "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-09. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
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