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Oswego

Indiana · 283 residents · 0.468 sq mi
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The short version

Oswego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,190. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $238,100. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

283
Unchangedsince 2023
from 284 in 2023
2022 – 2024
605 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 607 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
31.9
+1%since 2023
from 31.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20222024
27929130431732920222024Oswego
2024283
20222024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,190
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$36,945
+17%since 2023
from $31,627 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.314
+25%since 2023
from 0.252 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information13.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$238,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $244,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
90.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
9.8% rent
33.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.1
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.7%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(19)
7
−10%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2022 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
93.2%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 93.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
8.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
40.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
33.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, Indiana?

Oswego, Indiana has about 283 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oswego, Indiana?

The typical household in Oswego, Indiana earns about $58,190 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oswego, Indiana expensive?

In Oswego, Indiana, the median home is worth about $238,100.

How educated are people in Oswego, Indiana?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oswego, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oswego, Indiana?

About 0.0% of people in Oswego, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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