Oswego, Illinois Population 2022
Oswego is a city located in Kendall County Illinois. Oswego has a 2020 population of 35,431. Oswego is currently growing at a rate of 1.21% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,585 in 2010.
The average household income in Oswego is $117,625 with a poverty rate of 1.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,513 per month, and the median house value is $254,200. The median age in Oswego is 36.6 years, 32.8 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
Oswego Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Oswegowas:
- White: 78.68%
- Black or African American: 7.23%
- Two or more races: 6.62%
- Other race: 3.85%
- Asian: 3.47%
- Native American: 0.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,907 | 78.68% |
| Black or African American | 2,563 | 7.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 54 | 0.15% |
| Asian | 1,232 | 3.47% |
| Some Other Race | 1,366 | 3.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2,348 | 6.62% |
Oswego Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,566 | 3.06 | 88.4 |
| Married | 7,747 | 3.61 | 97 |
| Male | 572 | 3.19 | 85.7 |
| Female | 975 | 3.03 | 70.2 |
| Non Family | 2,272 | 1.16 | 67.7 |
3.49
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 659 | 3.01% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 795 | 3.63% |
| High School Graduate | 4,234 | 19.32% |
| Some College | 4,027 | 18.38% |
| Associates Degree | 2,500 | 11.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,999 | 27.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,701 | 16.89% |
Oswego Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 24 | 23 | 23 |
| Black | 1,479 | 1,479 | 757 |
| Asian | 836 | 765 | 404 |
| White | 16,076 | 15,573 | 7,591 |
| Hispanic | 3,579 | 2,700 | 822 |
| 2+ Races | 1,026 | 1,014 | 189 |
| Other Race | 597 | 226 | 67 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 95.83%.
$55,777
Average Earnings
$64,451
Average Male
$47,730
Average Female
Oswego Language by Age
Oswego Language
77.11% of Oswego residents speak only English, while 22.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.18% of the population.
Oswego Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,261 | 513 | 2.11% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 2,348 | 33 | 1.41% |
| Hispanic | 7,387 | 68 | 0.92% |
1.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.70%
Male Poverty Rate
1.77%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Oswego
The race most likely to be in poverty in Oswego is White, with 2.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Oswego is Hispanic, with 0.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.31%.
Oswego Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Oswego Married by Age and Sex
Oswego Marriage
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.
Oswego Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 903 | 4.58% |
| Black | 168 | 9.89% |
| Asian | 60 | 6.22% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 2.17% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 0.73% |
Oswego Veterans by Education
5.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
68.77%
Born in Oswego
86.85%
Native Born
13.15%
Foreign Born
6.81%
Non Citizen
6.34%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.85% of Oswego residents were born in the United States, with 68.77% having been born in Illinois. 6.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3,021 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 3,876 | 855 | 2.52% |
| 2000 | 13,326 | 9,450 | 13.14% |
| 2010 | 30,355 | 17,029 | 8.58% |
| 2011 | 30,778 | 423 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 31,201 | 423 | 1.37% |
| 2013 | 31,624 | 423 | 1.36% |
| 2014 | 32,047 | 423 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 32,470 | 423 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 32,893 | 423 | 1.30% |
| 2017 | 33,316 | 423 | 1.29% |
| 2018 | 33,739 | 423 | 1.27% |
| 2019 | 34,162 | 423 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 34,585 | 423 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 35,008 | 423 | 1.22% |
| 2022 | 35,431 | 423 | 1.21% |