Demographics & People — Oswego, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 17,028 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~17,000 |
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| Median Age | 35.7 |
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| Total Households | 7,256 |
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| Family Households | 3,702 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15,453 |
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| Black or African American | 196 |
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| Asian | 292 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 780 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 5,437 |
| Irish | 4,068 |
| Italian | 2,939 |
| German | 2,399 |
| English | 1,915 |
| Other groups | 1,460 |
| Polish | 1,196 |
| French (except Basque) | 712 |
| American | 707 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 473 |
Language
| English Only | 15,218 |
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| Spanish | 429 |
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| Population 5+ | 16,182 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 952 |
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| Population 18+ | 13,193 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Oswego, New York.
