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Oswego

South Carolina · 172 residents · 1.205 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 15.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 100.0% is well above the national figure.

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%
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
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971942903872000201020202024Oswego
2024172
2000201020202024
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%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(85)
Black9.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(172)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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%
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%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+65.0 ptssince 2017
from 35.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
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%
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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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