Oxford, Michigan
Oxford, Michigan | ||
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FIPS code 26-62020[2] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0634267[3] | |
Website | Official website |
Oxford is a village in
History
During the early 19th century the northeast
Purchase of public land in what is now called Oxford was in 1823 by a man named Elbridge G. Deming. Soon after, the first person to settle in Oxford was a wolf
On November 30, 2021,
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.46 square miles (3.78 km2), of which 1.26 square miles (3.26 km2) is land and 0.20 square miles (0.52 km2) (1.37%) is water.[10]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 851 | — | |
1890 | 1,128 | 32.5% | |
1900 | 1,172 | 3.9% | |
1910 | 1,191 | 1.6% | |
1920 | 1,668 | 40.1% | |
1930 | 2,052 | 23.0% | |
1940 | 2,144 | 4.5% | |
1950 | 2,305 | 7.5% | |
1960 | 2,357 | 2.3% | |
1970 | 2,536 | 7.6% | |
1980 | 2,746 | 8.3% | |
1990 | 2,929 | 6.7% | |
2000 | 3,540 | 20.9% | |
2010 | 3,436 | −2.9% | |
2020 | 3,492 | 1.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 1,335 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.09.
The median age in the village was 38.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 1,402 households, out of which 35.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.15.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $53,885, and the median income for a family was $72,875. Males had a median income of $50,179 versus $29,938 for females. The
Arts and culture
The village center consists of shops, restaurants, and taverns stretching for two blocks. Local happenings such as athletic events, downtown fairs, scarecrow competitions, school plays, the annual Steamback golf outing at Oxford Hills and concerts garner a large turnout throughout the year and are reported in the weekly newspaper of record since 1898, The Oxford Leader.
The area's public high school, Oxford High School, was newly expanded in 2003–2004.
Education
The village of Oxford is home to the school district of Oxford Community Schools. The district has nine schools which include:
- Two high schools (Oxford High School and Oxford Bridges High School, the latter an alternative school )
- One middle school (Oxford Middle School)
- Five elementary schools (Clear Lake, Daniel Axford, Lakeville, Leonard, and Oxford Elementary). All five elementary schools earned an A on their EducationYes! Report cards for the 2010–2011 school year.
- One adjudicated youth school (Crossroads for Youth)
The primary mascot for Oxford Schools is the Wildcat. Both the high school and the middle school have sports teams which are referred to as Oxford Wildcats. The Oxford Wildcat logo is visible around the town, prominently on one of the three water towers.
In 2009 and in 2010, Oxford Community Schools was featured as one of the "Best Schools In Michigan". Two of the elementary schools Leonard Elementary and Lakeville Elementary both won Michigan Blue Ribbon Awards, making all Oxford elementary schools Michigan Blue Ribbon Schools. In the 2010–2011 year, Oxford High School moved from the Flint Metro League to the Oakland Activities Association.
Notable people
- Ethan Robert Crumbley,(age 15 in 2021) the Oxford school shooter, shot and killed 4 students and injured 7. Convicted. His parents (Jennifer and James Crumbley) have also been charged with involuntary manslaughter for their participation in aiding Ethan's ownership of the weapon used.
- Brace Beemer, actor who played the Lone Ranger on radio from 1941 to 1953, retired and raised thoroughbred horses on his 300-acre ranch Paint Creek Acres, until his death in 1965
- George H. Durand, U.S. Representative, lived in Oxford
- NHLplayer born in Oxford
- NFL player for the New England Patriots, was born in Oxford on May 28, 1981
- NFLplayer, (University of Michigan / Dallas Cowboys)
- NFLplayer, (University of Iowa / Indianapolis Colts)
- NFLplayer, (Michigan State University / Indianapolis Colts)
- NFL coach, from University of Tennessee, longtime NFL defensive coach (Packers, Broncos, Dolphins and Bucs) as well as Miami's head coach for eight games in 2004
- NFL player, played for Southern Methodist University, retired from New Orleans Saints roster as a fullback, currently head coach of Oxford football varsity team[citation needed]
- William R. Reed, commissioner of the Big Ten Conference from 1961 to 1971, was born in Oxford
- Albert J. Campbell, United States Representative from Montana, lived in Oxford[13]
- Ralph Gilles, an automotive designer currently serving as Head of Design for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
- NHL player was born in Oxford and currently plays for the Ottawa Senators of the National Hockey League
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 21, 2022.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Oxford, Michigan
- 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 37 Michigan. Archived(PDF) from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Pendle, George (February 8, 2016). "How a Small Town in Michigan Became the World's Gravel Capital". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "michiganrailroads.com – Oxford, MI". www.michiganrailroads.com. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
- ^ "Suspect's parents originated from Jacksonville, Florida, arrested by Oakland County officials in connection of Oxford". News4Jax. Retrieved December 1, 2021.
- ^ Moran, Darcie. "Oxford High School shooting leaves 3 dead, 6 injured: Everything we know". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "Oxford High School shooting: 3 students dead, 6 hurt including 1 teacher". WJBK. November 30, 2021. Retrieved November 30, 2021.
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 25, 2012.
- ^ "CAMPBELL, Albert James, (1857–1907)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved October 14, 2012.