Oxford, Kansas

Oxford, Kansas
City
Old Oxford Mill (2012)
Location within Sumner County and Kansas
KDOT map of Sumner County (legend)
Coordinates: 37°16′26″N97°10′11″W / 37.27389°N 97.16972°W / 37.27389; -97.16972 [1]
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Sumner
Founded	1871
Incorporated	1879
Named for	Oxford University
Area [2]
• Total	0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
• Land	0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation [1]	1,188 ft (362 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	1,048
• Density	1,200/sq mi (450/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67119
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-53850
GNIS ID	2396118 [1]
Website	oxfordks.org

Oxford is a city in Sumner County, Kansas, United States. ^[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,048. ^[3]

History

Oxford was founded in 1871 at the site of a former trading post. Oxford was incorporated as a city on October 17, 1879. ^[4] It was named after Oxford University, in England. ^[5] The founding city officials were Ben Smith (1831–1898) the elected mayor, Joseph Sleigh (1842–1924) the elected police judge, George Walton (1820–1902) the appointed city clerk.

When Oxford was known as Napawalla, a post office had been established and Lafe Binkley (1842–1917) was postmaster. When Oxford was founded, a new post office was opened and T.E. Clark was appointed postmaster. ^[6]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.83 square miles (2.15 km²), all of it land. ^[7] It is approximately thirty miles south of Wichita.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Oxford has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. ^[8]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1880	403		—
1890	665		65.0%
1900	567		−14.7%
1910	624		10.1%
1920	748		19.9%
1930	1,129		50.9%
1940	1,020		−9.7%
1950	798		−21.8%
1960	989		23.9%
1970	1,113		12.5%
1980	1,125		1.1%
1990	1,143		1.6%
2000	1,173		2.6%
2010	1,049		−10.6%
2020	1,048		−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[9] of 2010, there were 1,049 people, 434 households, and 292 families residing in the city. ^[10] The population density was 1,263.9 inhabitants per square mile (488.0/km²). There were 484 housing units at an average density of 583.1 per square mile (225.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% White, 1.0% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 434 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[11] of 2000, there were 1,173 people, 465 households, and 327 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,401.8 inhabitants per square mile (541.2/km²). There were 503 housing units at an average density of 601.1 per square mile (232.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.99% White, 0.09% African American, 1.71% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 465 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% 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 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,875, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $22,841 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,479. About 4.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions

• The Old Oxford Mill, near Oxford, build in 1875

Education

The community is served by Oxford USD 358 public school district.

• Oxford Jr/Sr High School, 515 N Water St.

Oxford High School has produced several championship sports teams recently: district champions in football, regional champions in baseball, and tournament champions in basketball. ^{[ citation needed ]} Oxford High School has also produced academic Scholar's Bowl teams that have gone to state, in which it took 2nd place in 2008 ^[12] and 4th in 2014. ^[13]

Notable people

• Keitha Adams, (b1967), current Wichita State Shockers women's basketball head coach
• Vingie Roe (1879–1958), American novelist and screenwriter

See also

• 1955 Great Plains tornado outbreak

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oxford, Kansas
2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
3. "Profile of Oxford, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 5, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History. Vol. (Vol. 2 of 2). Standard Publishing Company. p. 430. OCLC   54278899.
5. "Profile for Oxford, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
6. "Beginning of Oxford," Oxford Register, June 15, 1922, p. 7 ( www.newspapers.com/clip/78786672 )
7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
8. Climate Summary for Oxford, Kansas
9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved July 6, 2012.
10. "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 6, 2011.^{[ dead link ]}
11. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
12. Cherry, David. "Scholars Bowl Champs." KSHAA. KSHAA. 30 Oct 2008, http://www.kshsaa.org/CURRENT-CHMPS/curschbchmp08.html
13. Cherry, David. "2014 Current Champs." KSHAA. KSHAA. http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScholarsBowl/Champs14.cfm

Further reading

See also: List of books about Sumner County, Kansas

External links

• City of Oxford
• Oxford - Directory of Public Officials
• Oxford city map, KDOT