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Oxford is a city in Granville County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 8,338 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Granville CountyGR6.

In 1970, Henry Marrow was murdered in Oxford in a racial hate crime. The murder resulted in a racial rebellion. The events were chronicled by Timothy Tyson in the book Blood Done Sign My Name.

Oxford is located at 361843N, 783527W (36.311903, -78.590762)GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.6 km (4.5 mi), all land.

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,338 people, 3,188 households, and 2,088 families residing in the city. The population density was 718.6/km (1,862.8/mi). There were 3,395 housing units at an average density of 292.6/km (758.5/mi). The racial makeup of the city was 43.79% White, 51.43% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 3.39% from other races, and 0.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.56% of the population.