Oswego, IL
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Updated: 2022-04-08

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Population

35,470

Unemployment

2.6%

Poverty

1.7%

Median Home

$254,200

Median Income

$97,330

Median Rent

$1,513

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Oswego SnackAbility

9.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

9/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

8.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

8.5

Commute

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Oswego, IL Cost Of Living

109
Oswego's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Oswego	Illinois	National Average
Overall	109	98	100

Services	98	95	100
Groceries	93	97	100
Health	111	99	100
Housing	138	96	100
Transportation	111	105	100
Utilities	87	94	100

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Rankings for Oswego in Illinois

Ranks #20 in Richest Cities In Illinois

Ranks #36 in Safest Places In Illinois

Ranks #46 in Best Places To Live In Illinois

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Population over time in Oswego

Year	Population	% Change
2020	35,470	3.2%
2019	34,383	1.8%
2018	33,759	1.5%
2017	33,245	2.4%
2016	32,468	2.3%
2015	31,723	2.2%
2014	31,036	2.4%
2013	30,302	3.9%
2012	29,174	5.2%
2011	27,719	-

Race / Ethnicity in Oswego

White

68.6% (24,333)

African American

6.1% (2,146)

American Indian

0.1% (24)

Asian

3.3% (1,180)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.0% (0)

Two Or More

1.1% (400)

Hispanic

20.8% (7,387)

Race	Oswego	IL	USA
White	68.6%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	6.1%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	3.3%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	1.1%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	20.8%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Oswego

Female

51.2% (18,167)

Male

48.8% (17,303)

Gender	Oswego	IL	USA
Female	51.2%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.8%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Oswego for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (1,418)

9-12th Grade

4.0% (1,418)

High School / GED

19.0% (6,739)

Some College

18.0% (6,384)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (3,901)

Bachelor's Degree

27.0% (9,576)

Master's Degree

15.0% (5,320)

Professional Degree

1.0% (354)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (354)

Education	Oswego	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	4.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	19.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	18.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	27.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	15.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Oswego, Illinois

Less than $10,000

2.7% (95,069)

$10,000 to $14,999

0.3% (11,960)

$15,000 to $24,999

2.2% (77,588)

$25,000 to $34,999

4.0% (141,070)

$35,000 to $49,999

8.6% (306,061)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.1% (711,178)

$75,000 to $99,999

14.4% (512,453)

$100,000 to $149,999

22.6% (802,261)

$150,000 to $199,999

13.5% (479,945)

$200,000 or more

11.5% (409,410)

Income	Oswego	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	2.7%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	0.3%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	2.2%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	4.0%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	8.6%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.1%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	14.4%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	22.6%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	13.5%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	11.5%	8.8%	8.3%

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