Oswego County, New York
NY · FIPS 36075 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 117,953 | — | #543 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,183 | -7.9% | #1,259 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.9 years | +5.1% | #1,838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $151,700 | -46.2% | #2,214 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $967 | -16.9% | #1,112 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.6% | #2,186 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Oswego County has a population of 117,953, making it the #543 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Oswego County is $69,183, ranking #1,259 out of 3,222 counties — 7.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 7.0%.
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The median home value in Oswego County is $151,700 (-46.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $967/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.4%.
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95.8% of residents in Oswego County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Oswego County, New York
Oswego County, New York has a total population of 117,953, making it the 543rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Oswego County is 40.9 years, which is 5.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Oswego County is $69,183, which ranks #1,259 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0%.
The median home value in Oswego County is $151,700, 46.2% below the national median. Renters in Oswego County pay a median gross rent of $967 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Oswego County, 21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.4 min.
Oswego County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.3%).
All data for Oswego County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.