Oxford, Nova Scotia Population Data & Demographics

This article shows the demographic data and statistics of Oxford. It is a town in Canada that encompasses a land area of 10.68 km2. The town has a population density of 109.60 people per km2.

We highlight the Oxford town's various population characteristics. From gender, age distribution, ethnicity, household and dwelling, and income to spoken languages, occupation, and religion.

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Population Characteristics

According to the latest census, Oxford has a population of around 1,170 people. The town's population is in decreased . Between 2016 and 2021, the population of Newfoundland and Labrador has decreased by -1.68%.

Population in 2016Population in 2021Difference
1,1901,170 --1.68%

Population By Genders

The male population of Oxford is around 595 while the female population is around 575.

Of the 1,170 total population in Oxford, the largest gender is male with around 595 women within the population.

MaleFemaleDifference
595575 -3.36%

Population by Age Characteristics

Oxford has an aging population. The majority of the population is people aged 60 to 64 years old, accounting for 8.50% of the total population. The town median age is 46.00.

DataMaleFemaleDifferenceTotal
60 to 64 years50 8.40%55 9.60% 9.09%100 8.50%
55 to 59 years50 8.40%45 7.80% 10.00%90 7.70%
10 to 14 years45 7.60%30 5.20% 33.33%80 6.80%
65 to 69 years40 6.70%40 7.00% 0.00%80 6.80%
30 to 34 years40 6.70%40 7.00% 0.00%75 6.40%
45 to 49 years30 5.00%40 7.00% 25.00%75 6.40%
50 to 54 years35 5.90%35 6.10% 0.00%75 6.40%
5 to 9 years35 5.90%30 5.20% 14.29%70 6.00%
70 to 74 years40 6.70%30 5.20% 25.00%70 6.00%
0 to 4 years30 5.00%25 4.30% 16.67%60 5.10%
20 to 24 years30 5.00%30 5.20% 0.00%60 5.10%
35 to 39 years30 5.00%35 6.10% 14.29%60 5.10%
40 to 44 years30 5.00%30 5.20% 0.00%60 5.10%
15 to 19 years30 5.00%25 4.30% 16.67%55 4.70%
25 to 29 years30 5.00%25 4.30% 16.67%55 4.70%
75 to 79 years25 4.20%25 4.30% 0.00%50 4.30%
Median age of the population45 45.20%46 46.00% 2.17%46 46.00%
Average age of the population43 42.90%44 44.40% 4.50%44 43.70%
80 to 84 years15 2.50%15 2.60% 0.00%30 2.60%
85 years and over10 1.70%15 2.60% 33.33%30 2.60%

Broader Age Groups

If the town's population is divided into broader age groups, most of the population falls into the 15 to 64 years age group. The group accounts for 60.70% of the population. The other age groups, 65 years and over and 0 to 14 years, account for 22.20% and 17.50%, respectively.

If we look at the population data from the broader age groups, we can see that most people in Oxford are within the 15 to 64 years age group.

DataMaleFemaleTotal
0 to 14 years18.50%15.70%17.50%

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Population of Oxford by Ethnicity and Origin

The population of Oxford is quite diverse, which contributes to the town's vibrant cultural landscape. Oxford is inclusive and accepts various ethnic groups with open arms. Furthermore, the province appreciates the unique contributions that each ethnicity brings.

The top 5 ethnicities and origins in the province are English, which accounts for 28.26% of the total population, followed by Scottish (26.96%), Canadian (24.35%), Irish (21.30%), and Caucasian (White) (10.00%).

Other ethnicities and origins in Newfoundland and Labrador include French, German, European, Nova Scotian, and First Nations (North American Indian).

Ethnicity and OriginMaleFemalePercentage in Population
English26.23%30.28%28.26%
Scottish21.31%33.94%26.96%
Canadian28.69%19.27%24.35%
Irish17.21%24.77%21.30%
Caucasian (White)9.84%10.09%10.00%
French6.56%5.50%6.09%
German5.74%5.50%5.65%
European4.10%5.50%5.22%
Nova Scotian4.10%2.75%3.48%
First Nations (North American Indian)2.46%2.75%2.61%

Household and Dwelling Characteristics

About 390 of Oxford's population live in a single-detached house. In addition, most of them are living in 1 person household.

Household Size

About 18.20% of the population lives in 1 person households. 2 persons households ranked second, accounting for 17.75% of the population. 3 persons, 4 persons, and 5 or more persons households account for 6.05%, 4.20%, and 3.25%, respectively.

Number of Person(s) in HouseholdTotalPercentage
1 person19518.20%
2 persons19017.75%
3 persons656.05%
4 persons454.20%
5 or more persons353.25%

Income in Oxford

Analyzing income distribution in Oxford can help us better understand its socioeconomic dynamics.

Per Capita Income

According to 2020 data, the median personal income within Oxford is $35,200.

A region's per capita data sheds light on the average income earned per person living in it. Since per capita income is calculated by dividing the region's total income by its population, it quantifies the population's economic situation on an individual basis.

Such data offers insights into the town's economic performance, spread of income across individuals, quality of life, as well as disparities within its borders.

Most of Oxford population or around 800 people falls in the $10,000 to $29,999 group. The next largest groups are the $30,000 to $49,999, and $50,000 to $79,999 with around 725 and 425 people, respectively.

Household Income

The Oxford's median household income is $60,400, according to 2020 data.

The data provides important insights into the town's economic landscape as well as the living standards of its population.

Analyzing such data enables researchers, policymakers, and businesses to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the town's income distribution, disparities, and trends.

Education Levels in Oxford

This data sheds light on the distribution of Oxford residents across educational milestones.

Such information is crucial in shaping the province’s policies on education, workforce development strategies, and initiatives that aim to improve access to quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities.

49.60% or most of the Oxford population has a Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. 28.40% of the population has a High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate, 22.00% has a No certificate, diploma or degree, and 13.40% has Bachelor's degree or higher.

Only using 25% sample data.
DegreeMenWomenTotalPercentage
Postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree38037076049.60%
High (secondary) school diploma or equivalency certificate19525044028.40%
No certificate, diploma or degree20014535522.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher7013520013.40%

Employment in Oxford

This dataset provides a snapshot of employment trends in Oxford. It encompasses a wide range of sectors, industries, as well as job categories.

The data shows that the unemployment rate in Newfoundland and Labrador is at 8.95% which is very high.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusPercentage
Employment rate41.05%
Unemployment rate8.95%

Working as an Employee

The table shows the data on the total number of individuals in the town who work as an employee. The majority of Oxford's population (around 73.70%) are working permanent position as an employee.

Self-employed

In the town, there are 35 men and 20 women working as self-employed individuals, bringing the total number to 55.

Only using 25% sample data.
StatusMenWomenTotal
Self-employed352055

Employment Industry Sectors

The Oxford industry employment sector census data offers insights into the region's economic landscape. The distribution of employment in Oxford is categorized and quantified, which reveals the region's economic composition.

Oxford has a wide range of industries. Most of its population (32%) works in the manufacturing sector. The Health care and social assistance sector comes second at 16%, followed by Educational services at 10%.

Only using 25% sample data.
IndustryMenWomenPercentage
Manufacturing905532%
Health care and social assistance206016%
Educational services103510%
Retail trade15106%
Public administration15155%
Transportation and warehousing1504%
Accommodation and food services0154%
Other services (except public administration)10104%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting1503%
Construction1503%
Arts, entertainment and recreation1003%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction1002%
Professional, scientific and technical services1002%
Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services1002%
Utilities000%
Wholesale trade000%
Information and cultural industries000%
Finance and insurance000%
Real estate and rental and leasing000%
Management of companies and enterprises000%

Places of Work

The data offers insights into the commuting patterns as well as workplace distribution in the town. It provides a snapshot of workplaces, showing their geographic distribution and the flow of workers across different areas.

Only using 25% sample data.
Work LocationMenWomenTotalPercentage
Usual place of work17514031579.70%
Worked at home25204511.40%
No fixed workplace address2010307.60%
Worked outside Canada0000.00%

Commuting

The data sheds light on how Oxford residents travel to school or work. It highlights the frequency of different modes of transportation like walking, cycling, carpooling, and public transit.

The data is pivotal in the making of transportation policies as well as the development of transit systems. Ultimately commuting data contributes to improving the quality of life of Oxford residents and sustainable urban planning.

Commuting Duration

This data reveals the average time that the residents of Oxford spend traveling to their workplaces. It also sheds light on the efficiency of the town's public transit systems, and road networks, as well as the accessibility of the town.

Only using 25% sample data.
DurationPercentage
Less than 15 minutes52.90%
15 to 29 minutes31.40%
30 to 44 minutes7.10%
45 to 59 minutes4.30%
60 minutes and over4.30%

Marital Status

The statistics on marital status in Oxfordshed light on its societal dynamics. It captures the diverse types of marital statuses of the population.

Long-term commitments, such as common-law partnerships, civil unions, and marriages, reflect the town's social fabric. We can gain insights into Oxford's changing preferences and norms by examining the trends in marital status.

Married or living common-law
53.89%
Married or living common-law
46.11%

Language Spoken

The data below highlights town's linguistic diversity, showing elegances of solo language as well as bilingual harmonies. Other than language, it also shows the cultural landscape in Canada.

English is the most spoken official language in Oxford. About 1,140 people living in the province speak English, 15 people speak Neither English nor French, 5 people speak French language, and 0 people speak English and French language.

LanguagePopulation
English1,140
Neither English nor French15
French5
English and French0

Religion

Oxford is predominantly Christian. About 625 of its population is Christian (280 males and 280 females).

The second largest religion in the province is Muslim with 3.0% of the population adhering to the religion. There are also Buddhist and Hindu, both represent 0.0% and 0.0% of the population, while Jewish represent 0.0% of the population.

ReligionPopulation
Christian54.1%
Islam3.0%
Buddhist0.0%
Hindu0.0%
Jewish0.0%
Sikh0.0%