Oswego, IL Demographics

A map of Oswego's Population by Race

Oswego, Illinois had a population of 34,585 in 2020. It was 67.7% White, 7.4% Black, 4.6% Asian, 15.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Oswego, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is the 54th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Oswego's White Population

23,400 residents of Oswego identify as White, or 67.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Oswego slightly larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is ranked #1252 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more White than neighboring Boulder Hill (52.3% White), Montgomery (49% White), Aurora (33.8% White), and North Aurora (66.8% White). Oswego is less White than neighboring Yorkville (73.3% White).

Oswego's Black Population

2,574 residents of Oswego identify as Black, or 7.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oswego slightly less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is ranked #170 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Black than neighboring Boulder Hill (4% Black), Yorkville (6.4% Black), and North Aurora (5.5% Black). Oswego is less Black than neighboring Montgomery (9.4% Black), and Aurora (10.5% Black).

Oswego's Asian Population

1,588 residents of Oswego identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is ranked #131 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Asian than neighboring Boulder Hill (0.9% Asian), Montgomery (3.2% Asian), and Yorkville (1.6% Asian). Oswego is less Asian than neighboring Aurora (10.9% Asian), and North Aurora (5% Asian).

Oswego's Hispanic Population

5,416 residents of Oswego identify as Hispanic, or 15.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is ranked #161 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Hispanic than neighboring Yorkville (14.9% Hispanic). Oswego is less Hispanic than neighboring Boulder Hill (38.7% Hispanic), Montgomery (33.9% Hispanic), Aurora (41.5% Hispanic), and North Aurora (19.2% Hispanic).

Oswego's Native American/Other Population

190 residents of Oswego identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is ranked #443 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boulder Hill (0.3% Native American/Other), Yorkville (0.4% Native American/Other), and North Aurora (0.4% Native American/Other).

Oswego's Multiracial Population

1,417 residents of Oswego identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Oswego is ranked #472 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Multiracial than neighboring Boulder Hill (3.6% Multiracial), Aurora (2.8% Multiracial), Yorkville (3.5% Multiracial), and North Aurora (3.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.