Oxford is a town located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 13,352.
For geographic and demographic information on the census-designated place Oxford, please see the article Oxford (CDP), Massachusetts.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 71.3 km2 (27.5 mi2). 69.0 km2 (26.6 mi2) of it is land and 2.3 km2 (0.9 mi2) of it is water. The total area is 3.20% water. The town of sits in a valley, and much of the town is flood plain for the French River, which runs through the town. Oxford used to include much of the land that is now Webster, Massachusetts, but Oxford and neighboring Dudley, Massachusetts, both gave portions of their land to allow the creation of the town of Webster.
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 13,352 people, 5,058 households, and 3,596 families residing in the town. The population density is 193.6/km2 (501.5/mi2). There are 5,228 housing units at an average density of 75.8/km2 (196.4/mi2). The racial makeup of the town is 96.62% White, 0.87% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. 1.97% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 5,058 households out of which 34.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% are married couples living together, 11.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.9% are non-families. 23.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the town the population is spread out with 26.1% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $52,233, and the median income for a family is $58,973. Males have a median income of $41,727 versus $30,828 for females. The per capita income for the town is $21,828. 7.8% of the population and 5.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.5% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Oxford was first settled in 1687 and was officially incorporated in 1713. It was also the birthplace of Clara Barton, the first president and founder of the American Red Cross. Oxford was originally settled by Huguenots in two waves, the original settlers having all been killed in a violent confrontation with local Native Americans. The most infamous event, the Johnston Massacre, is commemorated near the center of town. The remains of the Huguenot's Fort still exist off of Huguenot road.
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OxfordMassachusetts.com
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