Oswego County, New York

Total Population: 117,945

County Seat: Oswego

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Median Home Value

$139,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$68,461

Across all households

Median Age

40.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)91.6%
Hispanic or Latino3.2%
Two or More Races3.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.0%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

20.7%

65 Years and Over

17.4%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.2%

No Health Insurance

4.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

8.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$68,461

Mean Household Income

$88,158

Per Capita Income

$35,222

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.9%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.8%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$139,600

Median Rent

$943/mo

Total Housing Units

54,697

Owner-Occupied

73.9%

Renter-Occupied

26.1%

Vacancy Rate

13.8%

Married Couple Households

45.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

12.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.0%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36075.