Oxford Business Statistics
July 23rd, 2007 by Jurga Galvan
Stats and information for businesses considering relocation to or setting up an office in Oxford.
Known as the “City of Dreaming Spires”, Oxford is home to the oldest University in England, Oxford University. It is the perfect mix of ancient and modern with a growing hi-tech community set amidst a beautiful historic place. The modern Oxford has plenty to offer not only to students but also to visitors and businesses alike.
Population
149,800 (2005 estimate)
Migration, immigration, ethnic diversity, basic population demographics
• Oxford has a relatively young population (38.92% are aged under 25) compared to England (31.1%) due largely to the high number of full-time students living there.
• Ethnicity: White (87.11%), Mixed (2.42%), Asian or Asian British (4.82%), Black or Black British (2.51%), Chinese or Other (3.14%)
• Religion: Christian (60.41%), No religion (23.89%), Muslim (3.85%)
• The workforce is mostly full-time students (25.59%), works in Lower managerial and professional occupations (17.4%) or in Higher professional occupations (10.46%).