Oxford Junction, Iowa Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Oxford Junction, Iowa Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oxford Junction, Iowa had a total population of 461, the 485th largest city in Iowa, with a median household income of $37,969, which is 49% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 49% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Only 5.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Unemployment rate of 8.4% is notably above the national average.

Oxford Junction Quick Facts

Population 461

Median Household Income $37,969

Median Home Value $72,500

Poverty Rate 15.0%

Unemployment Rate 8.4%

Median Age 47.2 years

Homeownership Rate 77.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.1%

High School Graduation Rate 98.7%

Diversity Index 5/100

Population 461 485th of 1,017

Median Income $37,969 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 15.0% 20% higher than national

Median Home Value $72,500 bottom 20%

How Oxford Junction Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	447	461	+3.1%
Median household income	$61,250	$37,969	-38.0%
Median home value	$66,700	$72,500	+8.7%

How Oxford Junction Compares

Median Household Income

Oxford Junction

$37,969

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oxford Junction

$72,500

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.7%

$25K-$50K 38.0%

$50K-$100K 23.5%

$100K+ 19.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.1%

$10K-$15K

8.0%

$15K-$20K

6.4%

$20K-$25K

2.1%

$25K-$30K

13.4%

$30K-$35K

11.8%

$35K-$40K

9.6%

$40K-$45K

1.1%

$45K-$50K

2.1%

$50K-$60K

1.1%

$60K-$75K

16.0%

$75K-$100K

6.4%

$100K-$125K

11.8%

$125K-$150K

2.7%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

8.4% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

43.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.5%

Renter 22.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $768/mo 24.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.3%

18-34

6.3%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

30.8%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Oxford Junction Rankings in Iowa

#485 Population of 1,017

#933 Median Income of 948

#918 Education of 1,016

#816 Home Value of 947

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Other Cities in Jones County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Anamosa	5,629	$60,650	18.5%	$172,600
Monticello	4,071	$70,015	5.9%	$175,200
Olin	830	$51,932	20.0%	$108,500
Wyoming	525	$73,000	12.8%	$105,700
Martelle	457	$93,333	13.1%	$134,400
Onslow	284	$65,313	29.2%	$100,000
Stone City	154	$179,167	0.0%	$535,700
Center Junction	126	$26,528	0.0%	$58,900
Morley	46	$37,188	30.4%	$83,800

Cities Similar to Oxford Junction

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lewis	461	$36,691	$49,900	5.2%	13.9%
Arlington	427	$38,958	$112,000	12.2%	15.0%
Marquette	443	$42,292	$164,400	13.0%	22.6%
Earling	478	$43,750	$125,000	26.9%	9.3%
Dow City	454	$48,421	$126,900	4.7%	21.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 461, Oxford Junction's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Oxford Junction is a small community located in Iowa, within Jones County. The total population is 461. It ranks as the 485th most populous out of 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oxford Junction is 47.2 years. This is 22% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. With 29.3% of the population under 18, Oxford Junction has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oxford Junction is $37,969. This is 49% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 53% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 8.4%. This is 134% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $72,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Oxford Junction is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oxford Junction has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents.

Education

5.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oxford Junction, Iowa is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Iowa state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,017 Census-designated places in Iowa. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oxford Junction, Iowa?

Oxford Junction, Iowa has a population of 461 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Oxford Junction, IA?

The median household income in Oxford Junction is $37,969, which is 53% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Oxford Junction, IA?

The poverty rate in Oxford Junction is 15.0%. This means approximately 65 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Oxford Junction, Iowa?

Oxford Junction's population is 97.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Oxford Junction, IA?

The median home value in Oxford Junction is $72,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Oxford Junction, Iowa?

5.1% of adults (25+) in Oxford Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.