Oxford, North Carolina
Oxford: city in North Carolina, United States
About
Oxford is a city located in the county of Granville in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,461 and a population density of 524 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,905 inhabitants.
The city was created 265 years ago in 1760.
Quick Facts about Oxford
| Population | 8,905 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Granville County |
| Postal code | 27565 |
| Phone Area Codes | 919 |
| Area | 16.15 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 36.3107,-78.5908 |
| Altitude | 479 feet / 146 meters |
| Capital city | Oxford is capital of Granville County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1761 (265 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 14:04:00 (24th July 2026) |
| Density | 551 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.99% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Oxford is located at 36°18'39"N 78°35'27"W (36.3107000, -78.5908300).
Oxford map
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Oxford increased by 4.99% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,461 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,476 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,479 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,510 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,532 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,568 | 0.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,635 | 0.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,721 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,831 | 1.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,886 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,905 | 0.21% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Oxford
1Granville Athletic Park
4615 Belltown Rd, Oxford, NC 27565, United States View details
Phone: +19196933716 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Oxford
1Oxford City Hall
300 Williamsboro St, Oxford, NC 27565 View details
Phone: +19196031100
People born in Oxford (21)
People born in Oxford, including politician Franklin Wills Hancock, Jr., politician James Crawford Biggs, politician Robert Taylor Thorp, .
More notable people
- Benjamin Chavis (American activist) he was born in 22/01/1948
- Burley Mitchell (American judge) he was born in 01/01/1940
- Ed Meadows (American football player (1932-1974)) he was born in 19/02/1932
- Frank William Bullock Jr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 03/11/1938
- Fred Stem (American baseball player) he was born in 22/09/1885
- Lee Gooch (Baseball player and coach) he was born in 23/02/1890
- Lee Meadows (American baseball player) he was born in 12/07/1894
- Michael Perry (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 10/11/1958
- Richard H. Moore (American politician) he was born in 30/08/1960
- Stanley H. Fox (American politician) he was born in 07/01/1929
- Tiny Broadwick (Skydiver and stunt performer) she was born in 08/04/1893
- Bob Winston (American football player and politician (1891-1970)) he was born in 17/12/1891
- Carla Gannis (American artist and professor)
- Junius Horner he was born in 07/07/1859
- Marshall L. Shepard he was born in 10/07/1899
- Nelson Ferebee Taylor (Academic administrator) he was born in 24/01/1931
- Hannah Cifers (American mixed martial arts fighter) she was born in 26/06/1992
- Clayton McCullough he was born in 27/12/1979
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oxford, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199838 | Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson (NC) | 27537 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oxford, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DNC | Durham | 400 W. Chapel Hill Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| DAN | Danville | 677 Craghead St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Oxford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Post Office | Oxford (NC) | 27565 |
Other cities in Granville County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Granville County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Butner | 7,875 | Town of the United States |
| Creedmoor | 4,615 | City in Granville County, North Carolina, United States |
| Stem | 474 | Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States |
| Stovall | 420 | Town in Granville County, North Carolina, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Oxford distances to largest North Carolina cities