Editing Oxford, Kansas

{{Short description|City in Sumner County, Kansas}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox settlement
|name                     = Oxford, Kansas
|settlement_type          = [[City]]

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|image_caption            = [[Old Oxford Mill]] (2012)
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|map_caption              = Location within [[Sumner County, Kansas|Sumner County]] and [[Kansas]]
|image_map1               = Map of Sumner Co, Ks, USA.png
|map_caption1             = [[Kansas Department of Transportation|KDOT]] map of [[Sumner County, Kansas|Sumner County]] ([[:File:Kansas official transportation map legend.png|legend]])

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|subdivision_name         = United States
|subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1        = [[Kansas]]
|subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Kansas|County]]
|subdivision_name2        = [[Sumner County, Kansas|Sumner]]
|subdivision_type3        = [[List of townships in Kansas|Township]]
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|established_title        = Founded
|established_date         = 1871
|established_title1       = [[Platted]]
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|established_title2       = [[Municipal corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date2        = 1879
|named_for                = [[Oxford University]]

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|leader_title             = [[Mayor]]
|leader_name              = David Olmsted (2022-2026)

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|elevation_ft             = 1188

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|population_as_of         = [[2020 United States census|2020]]
|population_total         = 1048
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|postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
|postal_code              = 67119
|area_code_type           = [[North American Numbering Plan|Area code]]
|area_code                = [[Area code 620|620]]
|blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank_info               = 20-53850
|blank1_name              = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS ID]]
|blank1_info              = 2396118<ref name="GNIS">{{GNIS|2396118}}</ref>
|website                  = {{URL|http://www.oxfordks.org/|oxfordks.org}}
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'''Oxford''' is a city in [[Sumner County, Kansas|Sumner County]], [[Kansas]], United States.<ref name="GNIS"/>  As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the city was 1,048.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Oxford, Kansas in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2053850 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=April 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405035657/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2053850 |archive-date=April 5, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==History==
Oxford was founded in 1871 at the site of a former trading post. Oxford was incorporated as a city on October 17, 1879.<ref name="Blackmar 1912" /> It was named after [[Oxford University]], in England.<ref name="epodunk-Oxford" /> The founding city officials were Ben Smith (1831–1898), the elected mayor, Joseph Sleigh (1842–1924), the elected police judge and George Walton (1820–1902), the appointed city clerk.

When Oxford was known as '''Napawalla''', a post office had been established and Lafe Binkley (1842–1917) was postmaster.  When Oxford was founded, a new post office was opened and T.E. Clark was appointed postmaster.<ref name="Oxford-Register 1922 Jun 15" />

==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.83|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all  land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=2012-01-25}}</ref>  It is located approximately thirty miles south of [[Wichita, Kansas|Wichita]].

===Climate===
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.  According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Oxford has a [[humid subtropical climate]], abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=961641&cityname=Oxford%2C+Kansas%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Oxford, Kansas]</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left
|1880= 403
|1890= 665
|1900= 567
|1910= 624
|1920= 748
|1930= 1129
|1940= 1020
|1950= 798
|1960= 989
|1970= 1113
|1980= 1125
|1990= 1143
|2000= 1173
|2010= 1049
|2020= 1048
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|footnote=[https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html U.S. Decennial Census]
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===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]] counted 1,048 people, 444 households, and 269 families in Oxford.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE |url=https://data.census.gov/table?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20p16&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref name=:0 /> The population density was 1,156.7 per square mile (446.6/km{{sup|2}}). There were 479 housing units at an average density of 528.7 per square mile (204.1/km{{sup|2}}).<ref name=:0>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALDP2020.DP1?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20dp1 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |publisher=United States Census Bureau |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/2020/geo/gazetter-file.html |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=Census.gov}}</ref> The racial makeup was 88.93% (932) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]] or [[European American]] (85.31% [[Non-Hispanic White|non-Hispanic white]]), 0.86% (9) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black]] or [[African American|African-American]], 0.19% (2) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]], 0.29% (3) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.0% (0) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]] or [[Native Hawaiian]], 0.95% (10) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 8.78% (92) from [[Multiracial Americans|two or more races]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P1?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20p1&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 6.58% (69) of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE |url=https://data.census.gov/table/DECENNIALPL2020.P2?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20p2&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

Of the 444 households, 26.4% had children under the age of 18; 47.7% were married couples living together; 25.0% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 36.0% of households consisted of individuals and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name=:0 /> The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 3.0.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1101?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1101%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 14.9% of the population.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1501?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1501%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

22.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 20.0% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 24.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.9 males.<ref name=:0 /> For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 107.9 males.<ref name=:0 />

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]] estimates show that the median household income was $47,875 (with a margin of error of +/- $23,030) and the median family income was $79,583 (+/- $7,399).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1903?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1903%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Males had a median income of $41,875 (+/- $8,390) versus $31,220 (+/- $6,251) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,055 (+/- $5,476).<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS) |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S2001?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20s2001%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> Approximately, 6.7% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 18.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.0% of those ages 65 or over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1701?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1701%20&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=US Census Bureau, Table S1702: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS OF FAMILIES |url=https://data.census.gov/table/ACSST5Y2020.S1702?q=Oxford%20city,%20Kansas%20s1702&y=2020 |access-date=2024-01-03 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-06}}</ref> of 2010, there were 1,049 people, 434 households, and 292 families residing in the city.<ref name="Census2010"/> The [[population density]] was {{convert|1263.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 484 housing units at an average density of {{convert|583.1|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.0% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.7% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 434 households, of which 27.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.7% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.83.

The median age in the city was 44.7 years. 21.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2008-01-31|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> of 2000, there were 1,173 people, 465 households, and 327 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,401.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 503 housing units at an average density of {{convert|601.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.99% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.09% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.71% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.17% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.26% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.79% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 465 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,875, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $22,841 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $16,479. About 4.3% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 9.0% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Area attractions==
* The [[Old Oxford Mill]], near Oxford, build in 1875
* Napawalla Park

==Education==
The community is served by [[Oxford USD 358]] public school district.
* Oxford Jr/Sr High School, 515 N Water St.

Oxford High School has produced several championship sports teams recently: district champions in [[American football|football]], regional champions in [[baseball]], and tournament champions in [[basketball]].  {{citation needed|date=August 2010}} Oxford High School has also produced academic [[Scholar's Bowl]] teams that have gone to state, in which it took 2nd place in 2008<ref>Cherry, David. "Scholars Bowl Champs." KSHAA. KSHAA. 30 Oct 2008,  http://www.kshsaa.org/CURRENT-CHMPS/curschbchmp08.html</ref> and 4th in 2014.<ref>Cherry, David. "2014 Current Champs." KSHAA. KSHAA. http://www.kshsaa.org/Public/ScholarsBowl/Champs14.cfm</ref>

==Notable people==
* [[Keitha Adams]], (b 1967), current [[UTEP Miners women's basketball]] head coach
* [[Vingie E. Roe|Vingie Roe]] (1879–1958), American novelist and screenwriter

==See also==
* [[1955 Great Plains tornado outbreak]]

==References==
{{Reflist|refs=

<ref name="Blackmar 1912">{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Qi9cXyTWt9EC&pg=PA430 | title=Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History |volume=(Vol. 2 of 2) | publisher=Standard Publishing Company | author=[[Frank Wilson Blackmar|Blackmar]], [[Frank Wilson Blackmar|Frank Wilson]] |oclc=54278899 |year=1912 | pages=430}}</ref>

<ref name="epodunk-Oxford">{{cite web | url=http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4924 | title=Profile for Oxford, Kansas | publisher=[[ePodunk]] | access-date=27 June 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170619142222/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=4924 | archive-date=19 June 2017 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

<ref name="Oxford-Register 1922 Jun 15">"Beginning of Oxford," ''Oxford Register'', June 15, 1922, p. 7 ({{URL|https://www.newspapers.com/clip/78786672}})</ref>

<ref name="Census2010">{{cite web|title=2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/faces/tableservices/jsf/pages/productview.xhtml?pid=DEC_10_PL_GCTPL2.ST13&prodType=table|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=March 6, 2011}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
}}

==Further reading==
{{See also|Sumner County, Kansas#Further reading|l1=List of books about Sumner County, Kansas}}

==External links==
* [http://www.oxfordks.org/ City of Oxford]
* [https://www.lkm.org/members/?id=41260952 Oxford - Directory of Public Officials]
* [https://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/burTransPlan/maps/city-pdf/oxford.pdf Oxford city map], KDOT

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