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Oxford, Mississippi

city · Lafayette County (primary) , Amite County

At a glance

26,411
Population
$385,700
Median home value
27% above U.S. median
$1,071/mo
Median rent
21% below U.S. median
$64,451
Median household income
18% below U.S. median
23.5 min
Average commute
90.7%
Homes with broadband
2.7%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college31 mi
Nearest technical college30 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates57.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Oxford Economic Development
Oxford-Lafayette Economic Development Foundation focuses on economic development in Lafayette County, Mississippi. The organization fosters sustainable growth by creating tailored incentives to attract investment and quality jobs, working closely with local and state leaders.
state Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
state Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
state Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
state Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Economic Development
A Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway organization providing economic development information, including a Membership Directory and lists of TTW Authority Members and TTW Council Board members.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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