Oswegatchie town is located in St. Lawrence County New York. Oswegatchie town has a 2024 population of 3,987. Oswegatchie town is currently growing at a rate of 0.2% annually but its population has decreased by -3.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,148 in 2020.
The average household income in Oswegatchie town is $93,935 with a poverty rate of 9.59%. The median age in Oswegatchie town is 42.7 years: 41.2 years for males, and 47.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oswegatchie town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,912 | 96% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 3.48% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.27% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,465 | 2.65 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Married | 892 | 3.14 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Non Family | 443 | 1.31 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 106 | 4.09 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Male | 24 | 2.38 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
88.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 171 | 5.83% |
| Associates Degree | 277 | 9.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 475 | 16.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 10.67% |
| High School Graduate | 906 | 30.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 144 | 4.91% |
| Some College | 647 | 22.06% |
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 | 2,876 | 2,562 | 774 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 16 | 15 | 11 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 68.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,673 | $92,708 | $39,904 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,938 | $82,708 | $63,594 |
| High School Graduate | $36,725 | $37,723 | $35,119 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,810 | $31,467 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,373 | $45,750 | $39,190 |
| Some College | $43,504 | $46,458 | $39,732 |
$43,373
Average Earnings
$45,750
Average Male
$39,190
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94% of Oswegatchie town residents speak only English, while 6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,752 | 357 | 9.51% |
| Multiple | 74 | 6 | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 4 | 16.67% |
| Native | 1 | 1 | 100% |
9.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.78%
Male Poverty Rate
10.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oswegatchie town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oswegatchie town is Multiple, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.11% |
| High School | 7.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.82% |
| Some College | 5.13% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.1% |
| Female Employed | 1.62% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,846 | $108,964 |
| Households | $81,202 | $93,935 |
| Married Families | $95,556 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,750 | $55,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.6%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
204
Number of Veterans
201
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 36 |
| Korea | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 204 | 6.52% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
90.26%
Born in Oswegatchie town
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
98.65% of Oswegatchie town residents were born in the United States, with 90.26% having been born in New York. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,027 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 4,019 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 4,011 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 4,003 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 3,995 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 3,987 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 3,979 | 8 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 3,971 | -76 | -1.88% |
| 2021 | 4,047 | -101 | -2.43% |
| 2020 | 4,148 | -129 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 4,277 | -24 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 4,301 | -11 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 4,312 | -29 | -0.67% |
| 2016 | 4,341 | -33 | -0.75% |
| 2015 | 4,374 | -23 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 4,397 | -21 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 4,418 | -15 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 4,433 | 9 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 4,424 | 26 | 0.59% |
| 2010 | 4,398 | 0 | 0% |