Oswego City, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 17954 residents, 7338 households, and 3975 families in the city. The population density was 2343.4 people per square mile (904.79/kmē), it would be the 350th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of New York. There were 8080 housing units at an average density of 1054.8 per square mile (407.26/kmē). The average household size was 2.33 persons, and the average family size was 3 persons. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 22.2% under the age of 18, 16.5% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males. The median age is 34.9 years, the median age of male residents at 31.8 and the median age of female residents at 37.2. The racial makeup of the city was 95.32% White, 1.04% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.82% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 1.42% from two or more races and 1.07% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $28248, making it the 81st lowest city by median household income in New York. The median income for a family in the city was $41613, it is the 245th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of New York. The per capita income for the city was $16558, making it the 226th poorest city by per capita income among the New York. The median income of city was $16392, Median income for males is $22996, compared with $12408 for females.
In 2000, 5904 pupils and students, of which 3041 are male and 2863 are female, 32.88% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 249 nursery or pri school, 158 kindergarten, 2013 elementary school, 850 high school and 2634 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 17954 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 18096 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 18088 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 17904 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 17786 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 17758 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 17673 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 17519 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 17462 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 17387 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 17351 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 157 | 92 | 249 |
| Kindergarten | 59 | 99 | 158 |
| Elementary school | 1065 | 948 | 2013 |
| High school | 454 | 396 | 850 |
| College or graduate school | 1306 | 1328 | 2634 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego city, New York | $28248 | $41613 | $16558 |
| Oswego County, New York | $36598 | $43821 | $16853 |
| New York, United States | $43393 | $51691 | $23389 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |