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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Oswego County

New York · 122,377 residents · 951.607 sq mi
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Oswego County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,598. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

122,377
Unchangedsince 1990
from 121,771 in 1990
1990 – 2025
129 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 128 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+15%since 1990
from 30.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
117K118K120K121K123K1990201020202024Oswego County
2024118K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,598
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,853
+43%since 1990
from $11,792 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$69,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $64,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$507
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
72.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
27.2% rent
1.9
−15%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(119,897)
Black0.6%(698)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(902)
Asian0.4%(467)
Diversity Score5.6%(6,791)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(118,110)
Black0.6%(674)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,592)
Asian0.4%(498)
Diversity Score5.6%(6,882)
6
+1%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−21%since 1990
from 20.8 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 County, New York?

Oswego County, New York has about 122,377 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Oswego County, New York earns about $36,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oswego County, New York expensive?

In Oswego County, New York, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $507 a month.

How educated are people in Oswego County, New York?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oswego County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oswego County, New York?

About 14.0% of people in Oswego County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oswego County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Oswego County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 606 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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