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Oswego

County:
Labette County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.405
State:
Kansas

Oswego is a city located in Labette County, Kansas. Oswego has a 2026 population of 1,607. It is also the county seat of Labette County. Oswego is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -3.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,661 in 2020.

The median household income in Oswego is $53,750 with a poverty rate of 22.83%. The median age in Oswego is 36.2 years: 38.5 years for males, and 34.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 93.5 males.

1.6K
Total Population
668
Density (mi²)
-9 -0.56%
Growth

Oswego Population

Oswego Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,607-9-0.56%
20251,616-9-0.55%
20241,625-14-0.85%
20231,63960.37%
20221,633-14-0.85%
20211,647-14-0.84%
20201,661-1-0.06%
20191,695-21-1.22%
20181,716-21-1.21%
20171,737-15-0.86%
20161,752-27-1.52%
20151,779-14-0.78%
20141,793-7-0.39%
20131,800-25-1.37%
20121,825-19-1.03%
20111,844150.82%
20101,854-6-0.32%

Median Age

Overall: 36.2 years
Female: 34.8 years
Male: 38.5 years

Oswego Adults

There are 1,444 adults, (338 of whom are seniors) in Oswego.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,001 (51.7%)
Male: 936 (48.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Oswego includes 80.59% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,56180.59%
Two or more races26013.42%
Native American502.58%
Black or African American361.86%
Other race301.55%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1095.63%
Native American301.55%
Other race301.55%
White30.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,55880.43%
Two or more races1517.8%
Black or African American361.86%
Native American201.03%

Oswego Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Oswego 's average per capita income is $34,353. Household income levels show a median of $53,750. The poverty rate stands at 22.83%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$94,750-
Households$53,750$70,049
Families$53,355$70,835
Non Families$28,583$56,044

$34,353

Average Income

$53,750

Median Household Income

22.83%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)