Oswego County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Oswego County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Oswego County, New York has a population of 117,953, the 24th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $69,183 and the median home value is $151,700. The poverty rate is 16.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Oswego County Quick Facts

Population 117,953

Median Household Income $69,183

Median Home Value $151,700

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment Rate 7.0%

Median Age 40.9 years

Homeownership Rate 73.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.6%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 16

Population 117,953 24th of 62

Median Income $69,183 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.3%

Unemployment 7.0%

How Oswego County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	117,945	117,953	+0.0%
Median household income	$68,461	$69,183	+1.1%
Median home value	$139,600	$151,700	+8.7%

Median Household Income

Oswego

$69,183

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oswego

$151,700

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.7%

$25K-$50K 20.8%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 34.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.9%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

4.1%

$25K-$30K

4.5%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

12.3%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

7.2%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

6.7%

Employment

7.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

59.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.4%

Renter 26.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $967/mo 16.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.6%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

23.6%

55-74

26.3%

75+

6.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Oswego County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Oswego	17,033	$53,172	20.6%	$120,600
Fulton	11,272	$52,046	23.5%	$101,000
SUNY Oswego	3,564	N/A	42.5%	N/A
Phoenix	2,329	$59,327	16.1%	$157,000
Mexico	2,241	$73,229	8.1%	$167,100
Central Square	2,163	$69,500	15.1%	$196,000
Pulaski	2,156	$50,481	20.5%	$158,100
Minetto	1,437	$91,912	7.1%	$188,700
Constantia	1,371	$107,885	4.7%	$175,700
Sand Ridge	838	$34,821	36.5%	$211,500
Lacona	808	$76,500	24.6%	$131,300
Cleveland	785	$77,857	12.4%	$123,600
Sandy Creek	638	$64,028	10.2%	$106,000
Parish	601	$88,333	4.4%	$129,300
Hannibal	593	$78,958	10.4%	$118,300
Altmar	243	$46,250	14.8%	$88,800

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Population Overview

Oswego County is located in New York with a total population of 117,953. It is the 24th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oswego County is 40.9 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oswego County is $69,183. This is 20% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.0%. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $151,700. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Oswego County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Oswego County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (90.8% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oswego County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Oswego County, New York?

Oswego County has a population of 117,953, making it the 24th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Oswego County?

The median household income in Oswego County is $69,183 with a poverty rate of 16.3%.

How many cities are in Oswego County, New York?

Oswego County contains 16 Census-designated places.