Oswego, Illinois
Oswego: City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
About
Oswego is a city located in the county of Kendall in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 30,355 and a population density of 1,034 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,696 inhabitants.
The city was created 228 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Oswego
| Population : | 36,696 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Kendall County |
| Postal code : | 13126 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 315 |
| Area : | 29.35 km2 |
| Altitude : | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Capital city : | Oswego is capital of Oswego County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1796 (228 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 15:42:53 (16th April 2024) |
| Density : | 1,250 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Oswego is located at 41°40'58"N 88°21'5"W (41.6828100, -88.3514600).
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Official website of Oswego
Demographics
The population of Oswego increased by 17.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 30,355 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,235 | 2.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,811 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,344 | 1.65% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 33,242 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 33,962 | 2.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 34,469 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 34,844 | 1.08% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 35,170 | 0.93% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 36,233 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,696 | 1.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 14,195 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,312 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,776 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,330 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.6% |
| White only, percent : | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.3% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 83.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,009 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $447,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,256 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $650 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,147 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,152 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.22 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 37.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,915 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 51,549 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 35,685 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 284,377 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,794 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $66,314 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,125 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,430 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,224 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 709 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 207 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,046 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 183 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,997 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,867.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.14 |
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Where ot Eat in Oswego
1 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
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Where to Stay in Oswego
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People born in Oswego (68)
People born in Oswego, including Hollywood screenwriter and film producer Douglas Morrow, heavy metal singer Joey Belladonna, ice hockey player Erik Cole, .
List
- Morgan Robertson (American writer) he was born in 30/09/1861
- Ernest A. Macdonald (Canadian politician (1858-1902)) he was born in 01/01/1858
- George Bertsch (American physicist) he was born in 05/11/1942
- Richard Alfred Rossiter (American astronomer) he was born in 19/12/1886
- T. J. Fox (American ice hockey player) he was born in 11/06/1984
- John Porter Hatch (United States Army Medal of Honor recipient and Union Army general) he was born in 09/01/1822
- David Wallis Reeves (Bandleader and composer) he was born in 14/02/1838
- Isaac Kitts (American equestrian) he was born in 15/01/1896
- Charlotte Blair Parker (American actor and playwright (1858-1937)) she was born in 06/01/1858
- Willard Long Thorp (American economist and presidential advisor) he was born in 24/05/1899
- C. Carroll Marsh (American general) he was born in 17/09/1829
- Charles A. Talcott (American politician) he was born in 10/06/1857
- Charles Dennée (American composer) he was born in 01/01/1863
- Charles Lane Fitzhugh (Union Army general) he was born in 22/08/1838
- Dad Clarke (American baseball player) he was born in 07/01/1865
- David H. McConnell (American businessman) he was born in 18/07/1858
- Edwin M. Shepard (United States admiral) he was born in 16/09/1843
- Francis D. Culkin (American politician) he was born in 10/11/1874
Schools in Oswego
College & universities near Oswego, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145433 | Hair Professionals School of Cosmetology | Oswego (IL) | 60543 |
| 143118 | Aurora University | Aurora (IL) | 60506-4892 |
| 149727 | Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove (IL) | 60554-9454 |
| 147660 | North Central College | Naperville (IL) | 60540 |
| 462345 | The Salon Professional Academy-Shorewood | Shorewood (IL) | 60404-8789 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Oswego, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO | Plano | 101 West Main Street | RAIL |
| NPV | Naperville | 105 E. Fourth Ave. | RAIL |
| JOL | Joliet Transportation Center | 50 East Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| LAG | La Grange Road | 25 West Burlington St. | RAIL |
| SMT | Summit | Archer Ave. and South Center Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Oswego
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Osweg Post Office | Oswego (IL) | 60543 |
| Montgomery Post Office | Montgomery (IL) | 60538 |
| Bristol Post Office | Bristol (IL) | 60512 |
| Yorkvill Post Office | Yorkville (IL) | 60560 |
| Aurora Post Office | Aurora (IL) | 60505 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Oswego , New York city in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States with a population of 7,240 people.
- Oswego , Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 297 people.
Other cities in Kendall County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kendall County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 30,486 | Township in Kendall County, Illinois |
| Yorkville | 21,160 | City in and county seat of Kendall County, Illinois, United States |
| Little Rock | 14,260 | Township in Kendall County, Illinois |
| Plano | 11,879 | City in Kendall County, Illinois, United States |
| Boulder Hill | 8,108 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Central | 1,107 | Region of Illinois, USA |
| Newark | 1,029 | Village in Illinois |
| Millington | 658 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Fox | 501 | Township in Kendall County, Illinois |
| Millbrook | 325 | Village in Kendall County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Lisbon | 310 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Plattville | 257 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Oswego distances to largest Illinois cities
