Oxbow, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 92, Oxbow'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

Oxbow is a small community located in New York, within Jefferson County. The total population is 92. It ranks as the 1262nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oxbow is 42.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 8.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oxbow is $78,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.1%. This is 92% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 12.3%. This is 93% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 73% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Oxbow is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 58% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oxbow has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.3% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.3% vs 52.8%).

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%. Notably, 16.2% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Oxbow, New York 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 New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.