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Population Review

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

White90.8%
Black or African American1.2%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management29.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.0%
Retail Trade7.9%
Manufacturing7.3%
Public Administration6.2%
Information5.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate4.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.7%
Construction3.3%
Transportation & Warehousing1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.9%

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.