Oswego, New York
Oswego: city in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States
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Oswego is a city located in the county of Oswego in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,984 and a population density of 272 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,240 inhabitants.
The city was created 230 years ago in 1795.
Quick Facts about Oswego
| Population | 7,240 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Oswego County |
| Postal code | 13126 |
| Phone Area Codes | 315 |
| Area | 29.35 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4554,-76.5105 |
| Altitude | 285 feet / 87 meters |
| Capital city | Oswego is capital of Oswego County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1796 (230 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 17:52:30 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 247 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -10.28% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 54℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Oswego is located at 43°27'19"N 76°30'38"W (43.4553500, -76.5105000).
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 7 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Oswego decreased by 10.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,984 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,933 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,750 | -2.36% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,925 | 2.21% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,966 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,856 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,871 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,786 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,548 | -3.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,531 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,240 | -4.02% | estimation process |
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Oswego, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196194 | SUNY College at Oswego | Oswego (NY) | 13126 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Oswego, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
| ROM | Rome station | 6599 Martin Street | RAIL |
| ROC | Louise M. Slaughter Rochester Station | 320 Central Avenue | RAIL |
| UCA | Union Station | 321 Main St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Oswego.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Osweg Post Office | Oswego (NY) | 13126 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Oswego, Illinois city in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States with a population of 36,696 people.
- Oswego, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 297 people.
Other cities in Oswego County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Oswego County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant | 44,542 | Town in Westchester county, New York, USA |
| Hastings | 9,160 | Town in New York, USA |
| Scriba | 6,461 | Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| Volney | 5,630 | Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| Richland | 5,526 | Town in New York, United States |
| Mexico | 5,043 | Town in Oswego County, New York |
| Constantia | 4,794 | Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| West Monroe | 4,074 | Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| Sandy Creek | 3,729 | Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| Palermo | 3,499 | Human settlement in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| New Haven | 2,820 | Town in New York |
| Phoenix | 2,225 | Village in Oswego County, United States |
| Pulaski | 2,212 | Town in Oswego County, New York, United States |
| Central Square | 1,735 | City in Oswego County, New York, United States of America |
| Minetto | 1,557 | Census-designated place in Oswego County, New York |
| Fulton | 1,341 | City in Oswego County, New York, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Oswego distances to largest New York cities