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Oswego, Kansas

Oswego, Kansas, in Labette county, is 85 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are an estimated 2,046 people in the city.

The People and Families of Oswego

In Oswego, about 49% of adults are married. In Oswego, lots of people live on their own.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the city than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Oswego had a median family income of $38,631.

Oswego Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Oswego is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Oswego, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Oswego, KS

Comparing Oswego to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men88
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens76
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married42
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times85
Working at Home65
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built23
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