Oswego city, NY — Population & Demographics
Oswego city, NY has a population of 17,028. The median household income is $53,286 and the median age is 35.6.
17,028
Population
$53,286
Median Income
$114,600
Median Home Value
35.6
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$53,286
Median Household Income
$31,339
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$114,600
Median Home Value
$1,031
Median Rent
51.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
92.0%
High School+
28.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.0%
Drive Alone
73.0%
Public Transit
8.0%
Work From Home
18.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.6%
Foreign Born
94.0%
Non-English at Home
7.4%
Veterans
16.9%
With Disability
95.5%
Health Insurance
91.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 29.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.0% |
| Retail Trade | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Public Administration | 6.2% |
| Information | 5.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.7% |
| Construction | 3.3% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Oswego city, NY has a population of 17,028 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Oswego city, NY is $53,286, with 14.2% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Oswego city, NY is $114,600, with median rent at $1,031.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.