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Oswego

South Carolina · 84 residents · 1.205 sq mi
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Oswego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,188. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $78,800. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 98% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−12%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.7
−2%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971942903872000201020202024Oswego
2024172
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,188
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,714 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$48,360
+107%since 2000
from $23,379 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.063
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services53.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration20%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−56.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
43.2%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.9
−60%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2018
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(71)
Black13.1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(28)
Diversity Score
33
+55%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.0%
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Foreign born
0.0%
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, South Carolina?

Oswego, South Carolina has about 84 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oswego, South Carolina?

The typical household in Oswego, South Carolina earns about $87,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oswego, South Carolina expensive?

In Oswego, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $78,800.

How educated are people in Oswego, South Carolina?

About 20.0% 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 0.0% 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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