Economy:
The city's growth in recent years can be attributed mainly to the presence of Interstate 20 and its central location between Atlanta and Birmingham. The only fully-enclosed shopping mall between Birmingham and Douglasville, Georgia is located in Oxford. It is known as the Quintard Mall. Several other shopping centers dot the landscape of Oxford with the most recent being the Oxford Exchange which was constructed near exit 188 on Interstate 20.
The median income for a household in the city was $40,397, and the median income for a family was $47,891. Males had a median income of $34,838 versus $21,897 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,923. About 6.8% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.
Oxford, Alabama Radio Stations
WVOK-FM 97.9 (Adult Contemporary)
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DINING - CATERING
Sonny's Bar-b-q - Category: Southern and Soul Food, Barbecue Restaurants - Southern barbecue and fixings since 1968. A common roadside stop, Sonny's offers low prices and barbecue. - 219 Colonial Dr, - Oxford, AL (256) 831-7933
VIDEO CONNECTION
Former University of Alabama Running Back Siran Stacy speaks at Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Oxford, Alabama about the tragic accident that killed his wife and 4 of his children. He shares how his faith in God kept him from committing suicide and has led him to have a powerful impact on people.
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