Oswego County's estimated 2026 population is 119,137 with a growth rate of 0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oswego County is the 24th largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 122,141 and has seen a growth of -2.46% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oswego County includes 92.76% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.76%)
Two or more races (4.12%)
Black or African American (1.1%)
Other race (1.07%)
Asian (0.78%)
Native American (0.12%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.05%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109,406 | 92.76% |
| Two or more races | 4,856 | 4.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,292 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 1,265 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 918 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 145 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 63 | 0.05% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Oswego County's average per capita income is $45,726. Household income levels show a median of $68,461. The poverty rate stands at 16.53%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $102,067 | $119,733 |
| Families | $84,690 | $101,025 |
| Households | $68,461 | $88,158 |
| Non Families | $40,600 | $58,461 |
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