Oswego town is located in Oswego County New York. Oswego town has a 2024 population of 8,606. Oswego town is currently declining at a rate of -0.15% annually but its population has increased by 8.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,918 in 2020.
The average household income in Oswego town is $107,543 with a poverty rate of 15.02%. The median age in Oswego town is 21 years: 21.4 years for males, and 20.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oswego town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,763 | 83.68% |
| Black or African American | 684 | 8.46% |
| Two or more races | 231 | 2.86% |
| Other race | 187 | 2.31% |
| Asian | 178 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.19% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,845 | 2.44 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Married | 1,008 | 3.09 | 94.9 | 5.1 |
| Non Family | 528 | 1.22 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Female | 199 | 2.14 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 110 | 2.9 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 344 | 10.45% |
| Associates Degree | 270 | 8.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 542 | 16.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 576 | 17.49% |
| High School Graduate | 937 | 28.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 0.18% |
| Some College | 618 | 18.77% |
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 | 3,117 | 2,768 | 1,088 |
| Black | 113 | 113 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 29 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 26 | 8 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 7 |
| Other Race | 7 | 6 | 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 asian people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,927 | $74,236 | $62,679 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,250 | $85,893 | $68,675 |
| High School Graduate | $35,500 | $44,435 | $23,587 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,894 | $33,253 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,214 | $46,371 | $40,366 |
| Some College | $39,141 | $46,169 | $34,763 |
$43,214
Average Earnings
$46,371
Average Male
$40,366
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.91% of Oswego town residents speak only English, while 12.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,299 | 666 | 15.49% |
| Other | 7 | 6 | 85.71% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 6 | 21.43% |
| Black | 125 | 4 | 3.2% |
15.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.1%
Male Poverty Rate
15.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oswego town is Other, with 85.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oswego town is Black, with 3.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.86% |
| High School | 12.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.71% |
| Some College | 0.46% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.82% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
| Female Employed | 5.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,825 | $115,036 |
| Households | $80,040 | $107,543 |
| Married Families | $127,045 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $60,714 | $83,715 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
28.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
255
Number of Veterans
231
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 67 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 75+ | 66 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 255 | 4.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
12.3%
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
82.06%
Born in Oswego town
95.52%
Native Born
4.48%
Foreign Born
2.43%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
95.52% of Oswego town residents were born in the United States, with 82.06% having been born in New York. 2.43% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,541 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2028 | 8,554 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2027 | 8,567 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2026 | 8,580 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2025 | 8,593 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2024 | 8,606 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2023 | 8,619 | -13 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 8,632 | 321 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 8,311 | 393 | 4.96% |
| 2020 | 7,918 | 669 | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 7,249 | -291 | -3.86% |
| 2018 | 7,540 | -241 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 7,781 | -84 | -1.07% |
| 2016 | 7,865 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 7,852 | -111 | -1.39% |
| 2014 | 7,963 | 38 | 0.48% |
| 2013 | 7,925 | 177 | 2.28% |
| 2012 | 7,748 | -185 | -2.33% |
| 2011 | 7,933 | -55 | -0.69% |
| 2010 | 7,988 | 0 | 0% |