Oswego, KS Demographics

A map of Oswego's Population by Race

Oswego, Kansas had a population of 1,668 in 2020. It was 84.8% White, 1.3% Black, 0.1% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 3.0% Native American/Other, and 6.8% 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 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is the 139th 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

1,415 residents of Oswego identify as White, or 84.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Oswego larger than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is ranked #518 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more White than neighboring Labette (82% White), Bartlett (79.7% White), and Altamont (82.9% White). Oswego is less White than neighboring Hallowell (91.1% White), and Chetopa (86.2% White).

Oswego's Black Population

22 residents of Oswego identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is ranked #144 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Black than neighboring Labette (0% Black), Hallowell (1% Black), Bartlett (0% Black), and Altamont (0.6% Black). Oswego is less Black than neighboring Chetopa (1.4% Black).

Oswego's Asian Population

2 residents of Oswego identify as Asian, or 0.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is ranked #328 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Asian than neighboring Labette (0% Asian), and Bartlett (0% Asian). Oswego is less Asian than neighboring Hallowell (1% Asian), Chetopa (1.1% Asian), and Altamont (0.4% Asian).

Oswego's Hispanic Population

66 residents of Oswego identify as Hispanic, or 4.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Oswego slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is ranked #369 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Hispanic than neighboring Hallowell (1% Hispanic), Chetopa (0.8% Hispanic), Bartlett (0% Hispanic), and Altamont (3.3% Hispanic).

Oswego's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Oswego identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is ranked #80 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hallowell (2% Native American/Other), and Altamont (2.2% Native American/Other). Oswego is less Native American/Other than neighboring Labette (6% Native American/Other), Chetopa (4.4% Native American/Other), and Bartlett (7.2% Native American/Other).

Oswego's Multiracial Population

113 residents of Oswego identify as Multiracial, or 6.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Oswego roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Oswego is ranked #143 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Oswego is more Multiracial than neighboring Hallowell (4% Multiracial), and Chetopa (6.1% Multiracial). Oswego is less Multiracial than neighboring Labette (8% Multiracial), Bartlett (13% Multiracial), and Altamont (10.7% Multiracial).

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