Oswego is a village located in Kendall County Illinois. Oswego has a 2024 population of 37,857. Oswego is currently growing at a rate of 2.11% annually and its population has increased by 9.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,724 in 2020.
The average household income in Oswego is $127,171 with a poverty rate of 2.03%. The median age in Oswego is 39.6 years: 38.5 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oswego was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,227 | 72.47% |
| Two or more races | 3,938 | 11.31% |
| Black or African American | 3,535 | 10.16% |
| Asian | 1,042 | 2.99% |
| Other race | 981 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 87 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,203 | 2.85 | 88.4 | 11.6 |
| Married | 7,699 | 3.29 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
| Non Family | 2,360 | 1.2 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Female | 1,314 | 3.08 | 56.2 | 43.8 |
| Male | 830 | 2.99 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
88.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 565 | 2.51% |
| Associates Degree | 2,775 | 12.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,537 | 24.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,000 | 17.74% |
| High School Graduate | 4,576 | 20.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 710 | 3.15% |
| Some College | 4,388 | 19.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,881 | 15,256 | 6,866 |
| Hispanic | 3,333 | 2,729 | 810 |
| 2+ Races | 1,888 | 1,876 | 445 |
| Black | 1,829 | 1,798 | 868 |
| Asian | 784 | 770 | 587 |
| Other Race | 638 | 441 | 178 |
| Native American | 87 | 18 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.36%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 74.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,591 | $107,221 | $54,203 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,718 | $97,305 | $72,356 |
| High School Graduate | $57,736 | $66,293 | $43,406 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,395 | $0 | $20,561 |
| Overall | $66,160 | $71,311 | $55,779 |
| Some College | $55,140 | $68,933 | $41,569 |
$66,160
Average Earnings
$71,311
Average Male
$55,779
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.65% of Oswego residents speak only English, while 22.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22,572 | 500 | 2.22% |
| Hispanic | 6,106 | 140 | 2.29% |
| Native | 87 | 68 | 78.16% |
| Black | 3,492 | 64 | 1.83% |
2.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.68%
Male Poverty Rate
2.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oswego is Native, with 78.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oswego is Black, with 1.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.5% |
| High School | 3.54% |
| Some College | 1.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.98% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Employed | 1.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $118,151 | $137,659 |
| Households | $112,109 | $127,171 |
| Married Families | $139,890 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,052 | $79,612 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
56.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
974
Number of Veterans
956
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 370 |
| Second Gulf War | 271 |
| Vietnam | 149 |
| Korea | 104 |
| World War II | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 355 |
| 75+ | 280 |
| 55 to 64 | 154 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 767 | 4.1% |
| Black | 125 | 5.21% |
| Hispanic | 61 | 1.47% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 33 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.65%
Born in Oswego
86.21%
Native Born
13.79%
Foreign Born
6.65%
Non Citizen
7.15%
Naturalized
86.21% of Oswego residents were born in the United States, with 69.65% having been born in Illinois. 6.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 41,774 | 784 | 1.91% |
| 2028 | 40,990 | 783 | 1.95% |
| 2027 | 40,207 | 783 | 1.99% |
| 2026 | 39,424 | 784 | 2.03% |
| 2025 | 38,640 | 783 | 2.07% |
| 2024 | 37,857 | 783 | 2.11% |
| 2023 | 37,074 | 1,157 | 3.22% |
| 2022 | 35,917 | 568 | 1.61% |
| 2021 | 35,349 | 625 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 34,724 | -1,509 | -4.16% |
| 2019 | 36,233 | 1,063 | 3.02% |
| 2018 | 35,170 | 326 | 0.94% |
| 2017 | 34,844 | 375 | 1.09% |
| 2016 | 34,469 | 507 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 33,962 | 720 | 2.17% |
| 2014 | 33,242 | 898 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 32,344 | 533 | 1.68% |
| 2012 | 31,811 | 576 | 1.84% |
| 2011 | 31,235 | 576 | 1.88% |
| 2010 | 30,659 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,326 | 9,450 | 243.81% |
| 1990 | 3,876 | 855 | 28.3% |
| 1980 | 3,021 | -38,753 | -92.77% |