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Oswego County

New York · 122,109 residents · 951.607 sq mi
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Oswego County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $88,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
122,109
Unchangedsince 2000
from 122,377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 129 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+10%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K118K120K121K123K1990201020202024Oswego County
2024118K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,333
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,598 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,604
+28%since 2000
from $16,853 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $507 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(118,110)
Black0.6%(674)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,592)
Asian0.4%(498)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(6,882)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(116,091)
Black0.7%(862)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2,552)
Asian0.6%(709)
Other1.2%(1,480)
Diversity Score11.2%(13,628)
Diversity Score
11
+98%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oswego County, New York?

Oswego County, New York has about 122,109 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oswego County, New York earns about $45,333 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Oswego County, New York?

About 15.7% 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 15.3% 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 338 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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