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Oswego

Kansas · 1,829 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 $36,250. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,829
−11%since 2000
from 2,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+14%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oswego
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,656 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,882
+38%since 2000
from $12,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,100
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$453
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+31%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,855)
Black3.3%(68)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(37)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(272)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,640)
Black1.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(47)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.5%(83)
Diversity Score20.6%(378)
Diversity Score
21
+55%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, Kansas?

Oswego, Kansas has about 1,829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oswego, Kansas?

The typical household in Oswego, Kansas earns about $36,250 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 $52,100, and the typical rent is about $453 a month.

How educated are people in Oswego, Kansas?

About 14.1% 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 12.1% of people in Oswego, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oswego, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oswego, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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