Bynum

Bynum is a former census-designated place in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 1,863. The area is now part of the city of Oxford and is included in the Anniston - Oxford, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area.GeographyBynum is located in the westernmost part of the city of Oxford at 33°36'21.546" North, 85°57'47.909" West (33.605985, -85.963308). It is bordered to the north by the Anniston Army Depot.According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community had a total area of 3.3sqmi, all land, prior to being annexed by Oxford.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,863 people, 734 households, and 546 families residing in the community. The population density was 564.4 people per square mile (218.0/km2). There were 772 housing units at an average density of 233.9 per square mile (90.3/km2). The racial makeup of the community was 86.96% White, 9.98% Black or African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.54% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. 1.40% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.