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Oxford town, IN

ZIP 47971 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 47971

47971 has a population of 1,718 with a median age of 38.2 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
90.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Black
4.1%-67% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
3.5%-81% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.1%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.8%+7% vs US avg
x
High school
42.4%+62% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.3%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.4%-60% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
21.9%+112% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.0%
x
Diversity Index
18/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.8%+50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.3%+336% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 47971

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
20.8%+50% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.6%-68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.2%-21% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
25.3%+336% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,718
Median age38.2
Poverty rate13.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White90.6%
Hispanic3.5%
Black4.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born20.8%