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Oswego County City Lake Ontario

Oswego, NY

The Port City.

Oswego, NY

Location Profile Data

Core Stats

Population
16,000
Established
1828
Seat / Hub
Oswego County Seat

Demographics & Economy

Median Income
$52,000
Home Price
$155,000
Median Age
31 yrs
Households
7,200

Geography & Climate

Land Area
7.6 mi²
Snowfall
140" / yr

Infrastructure & Key Industries

Key Industries
  • • Higher Education
  • • Energy
  • • Maritime
Universities
  • • SUNY Oswego

Oswego, affectionately known as “The Port City,” sits on the shores of Lake Ontario.

* Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and Wikipedia aggregation as of their most recent publication dates. We attempt to keep data as accurate as possible, but offer no guarantees.