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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Oswego

New York · 17,954 residents · 7.614 sq mi
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Oswego has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,248. Population has declined 6% since 1990. Median home value is $69,000. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,954
−6%since 1990
from 19,195 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,358 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 2,521 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.9
+11%since 1990
from 31.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K19K19K1990201020202024Oswego
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,248
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,986 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,558
+41%since 1990
from $11,758 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.0%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$496
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $388 in 1990
US average: $602
52.3%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
47.7% rent
2.4
+2%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(18,802)
Black0.9%(175)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(246)
Asian0.7%(137)
Diversity Score8%(1,544)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(16,888)
Black0.9%(167)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(503)
Asian0.8%(147)
Diversity Score11.1%(2,002)
11
+39%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.2%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−6%since 1990
from 13.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, New York?

Oswego, New York has about 17,954 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Oswego, New York?

The typical household in Oswego, New York earns about $28,248 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oswego, New York expensive?

In Oswego, New York, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Oswego, New York?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Oswego, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oswego, New York?

About 23.0% of people in Oswego, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oswego, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oswego, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,241 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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