Oxford, Alabama
City · Population 22,088 · #30 in Alabama
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About Oxford
Oxford, AL is a close-knit town located in eastern Alabama counting 22,088 people who proudly call it home.
Oxford holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 31.91 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 692 residents per square mile.
📰 Oxford News Today
- Oxford to Host Fifth Annual Alabama Open Table Tennis Tournament Aug. 22 Calhoun Journal · Aug 15
- UAB Medicine, City of Oxford announce plans for freestanding emergency department The University of Alabama at Birmingham · Mar 20
- Jaron Hill - Oxford Yellow Jackets Junior Varsity Football (Oxford, AL) Sports Illustrated · Aug 15
- Jerrod Ryne Trantham Obituary (2026) - Oxford, AL - Anniston Memorial Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Aug 10
- Associated MetalCast to expand Oxford operations, creating 50 jobs and $6.24 million investment madeinalabama.com · Mar 25
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Oxford Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Oxford — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 22,088.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Oxford
- China King — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Oxford
- Cheaha State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
- City of Oxford Park reviews ★
- Coldwater Creek Memorial Park reviews ★
- Park of Karian Court reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Oxford
- Oxford Area Vocational School
- Oxford Elementary School
- Oxford High School
- Oxford Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)22,088
Rank in state#30 of 463
Land area31.91 sq mi
Density692/sq mi
Coordinates33.5964, -85.8682