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Oswego

Kansas · 1,668 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 $42,237. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 378 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,500. Households here earn about 31% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,668
−18%since 2000
from 2,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
694 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oswego
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,237
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,096
+93%since 2000
from $12,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,415)
Black1.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4%(66)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.3%(89)
Diversity Score25.9%(432)
Diversity Score
26
+95%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, Kansas?

Oswego, Kansas has about 1,668 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oswego, Kansas?

The typical household in Oswego, Kansas earns about $42,237 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 $62,500, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Oswego, Kansas?

About 16.4% 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 9.8% 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 202 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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