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Compare Oxford to Decatur

This post compares Oxford, Alabama to Decatur, Alabama across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Oxford (city) Decatur (city)
Population 21,231 54,844
Income (median) $41,925 $37,940
Home Value (median) $134,100 $130,600
White 78% 69%
Black 13% 21%
Asian 1% 0%
With Kids 37% 31%
Age (median) 39 39
Rentals 26% 38%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Oxford or Decatur?
A: Oxford has a much smaller population count than Decatur: 21231 compared with 54844 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Oxford or in Decatur?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Oxford.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Oxford or Decatur?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Oxford.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Decatur does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 26% for Oxford versus 38% for Decatur.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Oxford may include: Prattville, Alabaster, and Pelham.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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