Economy & Jobs — Oswego, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $53,172 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,339 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.6% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% |
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| In Labor Force | 8,258 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 31.1% |
| Retail | 17.8% |
| Arts Food | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 83 |
| Fast Food | 83 |
| Auto Repair | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 48 |
| Bars | 40 |
| Insurance Agencies | 37 |
| Coffee Shops | 30 |
| Law Offices | 27 |
| Child Day Care | 26 |
| General Merchandise | 25 |
| Dental Offices | 22 |
| Real Estate Offices | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 20 |
| Grocery Stores | 19 |
| Beauty Salons | 19 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
