Oswego is a city located in Labette County Kansas. Oswego has a 2024 population of 1,626. It is also the county seat of Labette County. Oswego is currently declining at a rate of -0.67% annually and its population has decreased by -2.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,668 in 2020.
The average household income in Oswego is $61,552 with a poverty rate of 17.43%. The median age in Oswego is 40.7 years: 38.6 years for males, and 43 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oswego was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,570 | 87.66% |
| Two or more races | 169 | 9.44% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 1.73% |
| Native American | 19 | 1.06% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 726 | 2.33 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Married | 285 | 3.03 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.08 | 51.7 | 48.3 |
| Female | 152 | 3.01 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 30 | 3.13 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 78 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 172 | 14.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 111 | 9.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 73 | 5.97% |
| High School Graduate | 392 | 32.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 4.42% |
| Some College | 342 | 27.99% |
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 | 1,104 | 986 | 171 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 63 | 10 |
| Black | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 21 | 0 |
| Native American | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 98.44%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,500 | $0 | $48,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,821 | $98,750 | $58,393 |
| High School Graduate | $32,188 | $40,000 | $17,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,792 | $22,321 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,011 | $42,250 | $35,491 |
| Some College | $37,366 | $43,750 | $35,197 |
$37,011
Average Earnings
$42,250
Average Male
$35,491
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.63% of Oswego residents speak only English, while 2.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,488 | 214 | 14.38% |
| Multiple | 141 | 71 | 50.35% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 33 | 56.9% |
| Native | 16 | 6 | 37.5% |
17.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.4%
Male Poverty Rate
19.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oswego is Hispanic, with 56.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oswego is White, with 14.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.64% |
| Some College | 15.02% |
| High School | 12.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.9% |
| Male Employed | 13.35% |
| Female Employed | 11.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,861 | $69,100 |
| Households | $49,833 | $61,552 |
| Married Families | $71,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,450 | $38,769 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.4%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
81
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 58 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 75+ | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79 | 6.28% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.8%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
58.85%
Born in Oswego
97.43%
Native Born
2.57%
Foreign Born
1.17%
Non Citizen
1.4%
Naturalized
97.43% of Oswego residents were born in the United States, with 58.85% having been born in Kansas. 1.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,575 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2028 | 1,585 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,595 | -11 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 1,606 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,616 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 1,626 | -11 | -0.67% |
| 2023 | 1,637 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,638 | -17 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 1,655 | -13 | -0.78% |
| 2020 | 1,668 | -27 | -1.59% |
| 2019 | 1,695 | -21 | -1.22% |
| 2018 | 1,716 | -21 | -1.21% |
| 2017 | 1,737 | -15 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 1,752 | -27 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 1,779 | -14 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 1,793 | -7 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 1,800 | -25 | -1.37% |
| 2012 | 1,825 | -19 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 1,844 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,854 | 0 | 0% |