Oswego city, New York
Oswego city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Oswego city is a geographic entity located in Oswego County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 17,024. The land area covers 7.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 17,024 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.7 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,242 | ±298 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,493 | ±297 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,242 | ±298 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,251 | ±251 |
| Median Home Value | $120,600 | ±$6,571 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,109 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,172 | ±$4,465 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,279 | ±$2,188 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.6% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,347 | ±696 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 7,776 | ±521 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 17,047 (2024)
ID: 131269
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MAYOR
13 W ONEIDA ST, OSWEGO NY 13126-2582
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GUS Population: 118,305 (2024)
ID: 170431
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: KAREN NOYES, AICP ASSOCIATE PLANNER
46 E BRIDGE ST, OSWEGO NY 13126
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | OSWEGO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FULTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HANNIBAL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | OSWEGO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | FULTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | FULTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FULTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HANNIBAL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | FULTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | HANNIBAL, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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OSWEGO HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 110 WEST SIXTH STREET, OSWEGO, NY, 13069 |
(315) 349-5511
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State University of New York at Oswego
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College | 1.9 mi away | 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY, 13126 |
3153122500
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OSWEGO SCHOOL DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.2 mi away | 120 EAST SECOND STREET, OSWEGO, NY, 13126 |
(315) 341-5867
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Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
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College Vocational | 12.3 mi away | 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY, 13114 |
3155939473
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HANNIBAL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 162 OSWEGO STREET, HANNIBAL, NY, 13074 |
(315) 564-5471
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FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 160 SOUTH FIRST STREET, FULTON, NY, 13069 |
(315) 592-5159
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MEXICO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 3269 MAIN STREET, MEXICO, NY, 13114 |
(315) 963-3012
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VILLAGE OF FAIR HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 14426 SOUTH RICHMOND AVENUE, FAIR HAVEN, NY, 13064 |
(315) 947-5851
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RED CREEK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 18.2 mi away | 6817 MAIN STREET, RED CREEK, NY, 13143 |
(315) 754-6679
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PHOENIX PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.8 mi away | 34 ELM STREET, PHOENIX, NY, 13135 |
(315) 695-4355
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at OSWEGO, NY US, located 1.8 miles from Oswego city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.1° | 18.9° | 25.0° | 3.76" | 44.7" |
| February | 33.2° | 20.2° | 26.7° | 2.85" | 35.3" |
| March | 40.9° | 27.4° | 34.2° | 3.03" | 17.1" |
| April | 53.2° | 37.3° | 45.3° | 3.48" | 2.8" |
| May | 65.7° | 47.9° | 56.8° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| June | 74.8° | 57.4° | 66.1° | 3.38" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.6° | 63.4° | 71.5° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 62.3° | 70.4° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 55.2° | 63.4° | 3.92" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.2° | 45.1° | 52.1° | 4.59" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.3° | 35.4° | 41.4° | 4.12" | 9.4" |
| December | 36.7° | 26.0° | 31.3° | 3.89" | 30.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| SUNY Oswego CDP | CDP | 1.9 mi | — |
| Minetto CDP | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Hannibal village | Village | 10.3 mi | — |
| Fulton city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
| Mexico village | Village | 13.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3607555574. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.