Oswego, NY Demographics

A map of Oswego's Population by Race

Oswego, New York has an estimated population of 17,033, a less than 1% change from the 16,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.1% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.1% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Black. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 26.2% in 2020 and 21.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Oswego is ranked the 112th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 113th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Oswego's White Population

15,009 residents of Oswego, or 88.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Oswego is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Oswego ranks 655th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Oswego's population has increased from 85.5% to 88.1%.

Oswego is more White than neighboring SUNY Oswego (58.1% White). Oswego is less White than neighboring Minetto (90.2% White), Hannibal (96.6% White), Fulton (89.3% White), and Fair Haven (95.1% White).

Oswego's Black Population

120 residents of Oswego, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Oswego is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Oswego ranks 488th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.8%. Black residents' share of Oswego's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.7%.

Oswego is more Black than neighboring Minetto (0.5% Black), Hannibal (0% Black), and Fair Haven (0% Black). Oswego is less Black than neighboring SUNY Oswego (11.4% Black), and Fulton (1.2% Black).

Oswego's Asian Population

194 residents of Oswego, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Oswego is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Oswego ranks 621st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.8%. Asian residents' share of Oswego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Oswego is more Asian than neighboring Minetto (0.2% Asian), Hannibal (0% Asian), Fulton (0% Asian), and Fair Haven (0% Asian). Oswego is less Asian than neighboring SUNY Oswego (4.7% Asian).

Oswego's Hispanic Population

962 residents of Oswego, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Oswego is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Oswego ranks 557th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 5.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Oswego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Oswego is more Hispanic than neighboring Minetto (2.7% Hispanic), Hannibal (1.3% Hispanic), Fulton (4.7% Hispanic), and Fair Haven (0.8% Hispanic). Oswego is less Hispanic than neighboring SUNY Oswego (20.1% Hispanic).

Oswego's Native American/Other Population

154 residents of Oswego, or 0.9% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Oswego ranks 635th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Oswego's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Oswego is more Native American/Other than neighboring SUNY Oswego (0.5% Native American/Other), Minetto (0% Native American/Other), Hannibal (0% Native American/Other), and Fulton (0.1% Native American/Other). Oswego is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fair Haven (1.4% Native American/Other).

Oswego's Multiracial Population

594 residents of Oswego, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Oswego is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Oswego ranks 413th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Oswego's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Oswego's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.5%.

Oswego is more Multiracial than neighboring Hannibal (2% Multiracial), and Fair Haven (2.8% Multiracial). Oswego is less Multiracial than neighboring SUNY Oswego (5.3% Multiracial), Minetto (6.4% Multiracial), and Fulton (4.7% 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.