Oswego, KS Demographics

A map of Oswego's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,558	1,415	80.4%	84.8%
Hispanic	172	66	8.9%	4.0%
Multiracial	151	113	7.8%	6.8%
Black	36	22	1.9%	1.3%
Native American/Other	20	50	1.0%	3.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Oswego, Kansas has an estimated population of 1,937, a large increase from the 1,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.4% White, 8.9% Hispanic, 7.8% Multiracial, 1.9% Black, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Oswego, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Oswego has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Oswego, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 33.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oswego is ranked the 129th most populous place in Kansas, out of 740 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Oswego was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oswego's White Population

1,558 residents of Oswego, or 80.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oswego is higher than in Kansas overall, where 72.7% of the population is White. Oswego ranks 518th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's White population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. White residents' share of Oswego's population has decreased from 84.8% to 80.4%.

Oswego is more White than neighboring Hallowell (79.5% White). Oswego is less White than neighboring Labette (100% White), Chetopa (86.1% White), Bartlett (93.1% White), and Altamont (82.7% White).

Oswego's Black Population

36 residents of Oswego, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oswego is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Oswego ranks 145th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Black population has grown by an estimated 63.6%. Black residents' share of Oswego's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Oswego is more Black than neighboring Labette (0% Black), Hallowell (0% Black), Chetopa (1% Black), Bartlett (0% Black), and Altamont (0.6% Black).

Oswego's Asian Population

0 residents of Oswego, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oswego is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Oswego ranks 336th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Oswego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Oswego's Hispanic Population

172 residents of Oswego, or 8.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oswego is slightly lower than in Kansas overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Oswego ranks 373rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 160.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Oswego's population has increased from 4.0% to 8.9%.

Oswego is more Hispanic than neighboring Labette (0% Hispanic), Hallowell (0% Hispanic), Chetopa (2.1% Hispanic), Bartlett (5.2% Hispanic), and Altamont (8% Hispanic).

Oswego's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Oswego, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Oswego is comparable to the share in Kansas overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Oswego ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oswego's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.0%.

Oswego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Labette (0% Native American/Other), Hallowell (0% Native American/Other), Chetopa (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (0% Native American/Other). Oswego is less Native American/Other than neighboring Altamont (1.7% Native American/Other).

Oswego's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Oswego, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oswego is slightly higher than in Kansas overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oswego ranks 146th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 740 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 33.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oswego's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.8%.

Oswego is more Multiracial than neighboring Labette (0% Multiracial), Bartlett (1.7% Multiracial), and Altamont (7% Multiracial). Oswego is less Multiracial than neighboring Hallowell (20.5% Multiracial), and Chetopa (9.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.