Oswego, New York Population History 1850 - 2019

What is the current population of Oswego?

Based on the latest 2020 data from the US census, the current population of Oswego is 17,236. Oswego, New York is the 2,074th largest city in the US.

What was the peak population of Oswego?

The peak population of Oswego was in 1880, when its population was 21,116. In 1880, Oswego was the 92nd largest city in the US; now its fallen to the 2,074th largest city in the US. Oswego is currently 18.4% smaller than it was in 1880.

How quickly is Oswego shrinking?

Oswego has shrunk 4.6% since the year 2000. Oswego, New York's growth is extremely below average. 87% of similarly sized cities are growing faster since 2000.

What county is Oswego, New York in?

Oswego is located entirely in Oswego County.

Population History

Year	Population	Rank in US
2019	17,236	2,074
2018	17,337	2,055
2017	17,465	2,037
2016	17,599	2,010
2015	17,787	1,986
2014	17,988	1,951
2013	18,126	1,930
2012	18,147	1,923
2011	18,123	1,909
2010	18,142	1,889
2009	17,177	1,939
2008	17,236	1,912
2007	17,296	1,881
2006	17,402	1,863
2005	17,465	1,841
2004	17,629	1,808
2003	17,725	1,779
2002	17,763	1,760
2001	17,892	1,742
2000	18,086	1,731
1990	19,393	1,410
1880	21,116	92
1870	20,910	63
1860	16,816	55
1850	12,205	55