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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oswego

Kansas · 2,046 residents · 2.405 sq mi
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Oswego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,656. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $33,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,046
+9%since 1990
from 1,870 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
851 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 778 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
35.1
−8%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oswego
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,656
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,149 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,974
+31%since 1990
from $9,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$346
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
27.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−19%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,771)
Black1.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(281)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,855)
Black3.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(37)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score13.3%(272)
Diversity Score
13
−12%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.3%
+9.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, Kansas?

Oswego, Kansas has about 2,046 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oswego, Kansas?

The typical household in Oswego, Kansas earns about $30,656 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oswego, Kansas expensive?

In Oswego, Kansas, the median home is worth about $33,600, and the typical rent is about $346 a month.

How educated are people in Oswego, Kansas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Oswego, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oswego, Kansas?

About 10.9% of people in Oswego, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oswego, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oswego, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 176 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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