Oswego County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oswego County is located in New York with a total population of 117,945. It is the 24th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oswego County is 40.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oswego County is $68,461. This is 19% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $139,600. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Oswego County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oswego County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.6% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.0%.