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Oswego

South Carolina · 172 residents · 1.21 sq mi
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Oswego is home to 172 people in South Carolina. The median age is 15.2, younger than the US median of 38.9. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. 100.0% of people here live below the federal poverty line. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 77 people.

At a glance
Younger
median age 15.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Unique to this place

What stands out about Oswego

What changed most since 2000

  • Poverty rate0.0% → 100.0% (+100.0 pts)US over the same years: 0.0 pts
  • Median age51.8 → 15.2 (−36.6 years)US over the same years: +3.7 years
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree13.0% → 0.0% (−13.0 pts)US over the same years: +11.3 pts

Among the 17 cities and towns in the Sumter metro

  • 17th in share with a bachelor's degree0.0%
  • 17th in diversity score0.0
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
+81%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
143 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
15.2
−71%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.21 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971942903872000201020202024Oswego
2024172
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1446.5%(80)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.3%(28)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6437.2%(64)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.91 people
+129%since 2010
from 2.14 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(85)
Black9.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2011
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2020; showing 2020 data.

Ancestry
Irish25.4%(50)
English19.3%(38)
British10.2%(20)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Labor force participation
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Section 08

People & community

Male
33.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2010
from 53.3% in 2010
Female
66.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2010
from 46.7% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
45.3%
+45.3 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+65.0 ptssince 2017
from 35.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49.1%(28)
Married50.9%(29)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(35)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
0.0%
−69.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
16.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
0.0%
−69.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
100.0%
+69.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 29 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Over time

Oswego, decade by decade

Oswego population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
200095$92,383$206,39413.0%23.8
201084$125,426$113,35920.0%33.5
202086–$278,40516.9%31.9
2024172––0.0%0.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, South Carolina?

Oswego, South Carolina has about 172 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Oswego, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Oswego, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oswego, South Carolina?

About 100.0% of people in Oswego, South Carolina 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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