Oxford, Kansas

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Oxford, Kansas
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Sumner County Kansas Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Oxford Highlighted.svg
Location within Sumner County and Kansas
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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
Founded1871
Incorporated 1879
Named for Oxford University
Area
[2]
  Total0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
  Land0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
1,188 ft (362 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
  Total1,048
  Density1,200/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]

Contents

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
CensusPop.Note
1880 403
1890 66565.0%
1900 567−14.7%
1910 62410.1%
1920 74819.9%
1930 1,12950.9%
1940 1,020−9.7%
1950 798−21.8%
1960 98923.9%
1970 1,11312.5%
1980 1,1251.1%
1990 1,1431.6%
2000 1,1732.6%
2010 1,049−10.6%
2020 1,048−0.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 1,048 people, 444 households, and 269 families in Oxford. [9] [10] The population density was 1,156.7 per square mile (446.6/km2). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 528.7 per square mile (204.1/km2). [10] [11] The racial makeup was 88.93% (932) white or European American (85.31% non-Hispanic white), 0.86% (9) black or African-American, 0.19% (2) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.29% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.95% (10) from other races, and 8.78% (92) from two or more races. [12] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 6.58% (69) of the population. [13]

Of the 444 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18; 47.7% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.0% of households consisted of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [10] The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0. [14] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.9% of the population. [15]

22.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males. [10] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.9 males. [10]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,030) and the median family income was $79,583 (+/- $7,399). [16] Males had a median income of $41,875 (+/- $8,390) versus $31,220 (+/- $6,251) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,055 (+/- $5,476). [17] Approximately, 6.7% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those ages 65 or over. [18] [19]

2010 census

As of the census [20] of 2010, there were 1,049 people, 434 households, and 292 families residing in the city. [21] 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 [22] 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

Education

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

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 [23] and 4th in 2014. [24]

Notable people

See also

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References

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  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
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  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
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  13. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  15. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  17. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. "US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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