Oxford (village), New York

Oxford is a village in Chenango County, New York, United States. The population was 1,450 at the 2010 census.[3] The village is named after Oxford, Massachusetts, the hometown of the landowner.

Oxford, New York
Village
First National Bank of Oxford building in 2009
Oxford
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 42°26′32″N 75°35′52″W
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyChenango
TownOxford
Area
 • Total1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Land1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
971 ft (296 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total1,450
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
1,379
 • Density778.22/sq mi (300.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
13830
Area code(s)607
FIPS code36-55948
GNIS feature ID0959713
Websitevillageofoxfordny.com

The village of Oxford is in the northern part of the town of Oxford, southwest of the city of Norwich.

History

The village was founded by its first settlers in 1791, including the landowner Benjamin Hovey (1758–1811) who was later a business partner of Aaron Burr and his cousin Theodore Burr.

The former Chenango Canal passed through the village, connecting the community to Utica and Binghamton.

In 1985, many of its historic buildings were included in the Oxford Village Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

Geography

The village of Oxford is located in the northern part of the town of Oxford at 42°26′32″N 75°35′52″W (42.442354, -75.597822),[5] in south-central Chenango County. The Chenango River, a south-flowing tributary of the Susquehanna River, divides the village.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.8 square miles (4.6 km2). None of the area is covered with water.[3]

New York State Route 12 (Canal Street) intersects New York State Route 220 (State Street to the west and Main Street to the east) in the village. NY-12 leads northeast 8 miles (13 km) to Norwich, the county seat, and southwest 13 miles (21 km) to Greene.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18601,205—
18701,2786.1%
18801,209−5.4%
18901,47722.2%
19001,93130.7%
19101,654−14.3%
19201,590−3.9%
19301,6010.7%
19401,7137.0%
19501,8115.7%
19601,8713.3%
19701,9443.9%
19801,765−9.2%
19901,738−1.5%
20001,584−8.9%
20101,450−8.5%
2019 (est.)1,379[2]−4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

At the 2000 census[7] there were 1,584 people, 607 households and 423 families residing in the village. The population density was 890.8 per square mile (343.6/km2). There were 684 housing units at an average density of 384.7 per square mile (148.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.79% White, 1.01% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 607 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.98.

25.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.7 males.

The median household income was $37,692 and the median family income was $43,125. Males had a median income of $29,408 and females $22,222. The per capita income for the village was $16,576. About 7.7% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.4% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  3. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Oxford village, New York". U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder. Archived from the original on February 12, 2020. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  4. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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