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Oswego

South Carolina · 86 residents · 1.205 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2000. 17% 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 $229,700. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
−9%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
66.4
+28%since 2000
from 51.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
0971942903872000201020202024Oswego
2024172
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,692
+36%since 2000
from $23,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−70.1 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade78.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services21.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86%(74)
Black5.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.6%(19)
Diversity Score
23
+4%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2010
from 40.0% in 2010
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2010
from 53.3% in 2010
Female
59.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2010
from 46.7% in 2010
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego, South Carolina?

Oswego, South Carolina has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oswego, South Carolina expensive?

In Oswego, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $229,700.

How educated are people in Oswego, South Carolina?

About 16.9% 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 10.2% 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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