Oswego County PUMA, NY

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2020 Population

117,630

0.599% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.6

0.744% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

16.8%

1.41% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$59,070

5.54% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$109,500

4.68% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

52,968

0.339% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Oswego County PUMA, NY had a population of 118k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $59,070. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Oswego County PUMA, NY declined from 118,339 to 117,630, a −0.599% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,967 to $59,070, a 5.54% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Oswego County PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), White (Hispanic) (1.38%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.652%).

3.7% of the households in Oswego County PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Oswego County PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Oswego County PUMA, NY are SUNY College at Oswego (2,110 degrees awarded in 2021) and Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (21 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Oswego County PUMA, NY was $109,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.8%.

Most people in Oswego County PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Oswego County PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Oswego County PUMA, NY borders Herkimer (North & Central) & Oneida (Outer) Counties PUMA, NY, Jefferson & Lewis Counties PUMA, NY, Onondaga County (North) PUMA, NY, Cayuga & Onondaga (South) Counties PUMA, NY, and Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Oswego County PUMA, NY is home to a population of 118k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.85% of Oswego County PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.18k people).

In 2020, there were 46.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Oswego County PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.38k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.63k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Oswego County PUMA, NY are Spanish (1,578 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (359 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (328 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,813

Women

50%

58,784

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 117,597 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.2%

2020 Citizenship

99.2%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.2% of Oswego County PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Oswego County PUMA, NY was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Oswego County PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Oswego County PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
110k ± 329
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.38k ± 324
White (Hispanic)
1.63k ± 226

2.65%

Hispanic Population

3.12k people

2.65% of the people in Oswego County PUMA, NY are hispanic (3.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Oswego County PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
219 ± 363 people
Philippines
159 ± 309 people
Thailand
136 ± 286 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oswego County PUMA, NY was Canada, the natal country of 219 Oswego County PUMA, NY residents, followed by Philippines with 159 and Thailand with 136.

Foreign-Born Population

1.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.18k people

1.97%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.33k people

As of 2020, 1.85% of Oswego County PUMA, NY residents (2.18k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Oswego County PUMA, NY was 1.97%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Oswego County PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,578 households (1.42%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
359 households (0.323%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
328 households (0.295%)

3.7% of the households in Oswego County PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Oswego County PUMA, NY was Spanish. 1.42% of the households in Oswego County PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,014 ± 368
Gulf War (2001-)
1,905 ± 291
Gulf War (1990s)
861 ± 174

Oswego County PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Oswego County PUMA, NY employs 53k people. The largest industries in Oswego County PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,603 people), Construction (4,330 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,342 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($129,423), Legal services ($108,057), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($99,966).

Males in Oswego County PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,306. The income inequality in Oswego County PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

25,138

Women

47.5%

27,830

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Oswego County PUMA, NY in 2020 was 52,968 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Oswego County PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

53k

2020 Value

0.339%

1 Year growth

± 0.339%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oswego County PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.339%, from 52.8k employees to 53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Oswego County PUMA, NY, are Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,653 people), Cashiers (1,645 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,514 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Oswego County PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

53k

2020 Value

0.339%

1 Year growth

± 0.339%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Oswego County PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.339%, from 52.8k employees to 53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Oswego County PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,603 people), Construction (4,330 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,342 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Oswego County PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Oswego County PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,274

Median earning men ± $1,710

$29,328

Median earning women ± $1,233

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($66,392), Public Administration ($59,510), and Manufacturing ($52,810).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,305), and Public Administration ($40,216).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Oswego County PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Oswego County PUMA, NY awarded 2,131 degrees. The student population of Oswego County PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 6,500 male students and 7,686 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Oswego County PUMA, NY are White (1,562 and 75.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (209 and 10.1%), Black or African American (190 and 9.14%), and Asian (55 and 2.65%).

The largest universities in Oswego County PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY College at Oswego (2,110 and 99%) and Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation (21 and 0.985%).

The most popular majors in Oswego County PUMA, NY are General Business Administration & Management (264 and 12.4%), Radio & Television (110 and 5.16%), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (101 and 4.74%).

The median tuition cost in Oswego County PUMA, NY for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Oswego County PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 14,186 (45.8% men and 54.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 14,186 students enrolled in Oswego County PUMA, NY, 45.8% men and 54.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,676 records, of which 53.7% were women and 46.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
172 degree-majors awarded
Radio & Television
110 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
101 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Oswego County PUMA, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 172 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Oswego County PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY College at Oswego
2,110 degrees awarded
Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
21 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY College at Oswego with 2,110 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 962 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Oswego County PUMA, NY, which is 0.823 times less than the 1,169 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,562 degrees mean that there were 7.47 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 209 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,699) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.585% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.505% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Oswego County PUMA, NY in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (33.8k), Some college (20.5k), and Secondary Education (14.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Oswego County PUMA, NY was $109,500 in 2020, which is 0.477 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $104,600 to $109,500, a 4.68% increase. The homeownership rate in Oswego County PUMA, NY is 72.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Oswego County PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 24.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Oswego County PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Oswego County PUMA, NY is $59,070. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Oswego County PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

Housing

Property

$109,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,642

$33,912

Median Property Taxes

±$1,164

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Oswego County PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Oswego County PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.8%

Homeownership

2020

61.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.8% of the housing units in Oswego County PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Oswego County PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Oswego County PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $153,924, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $146,985 and $144,352.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Oswego County PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,070

Median Household Income

± $1,911

46.6k

Number of Households

± 1,402

In 2020, the median household income of the 46.6k households in Oswego County PUMA, NY grew to $59,070 from the previous year's value of $55,967.

The following chart displays the households in Oswego County PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Oswego County PUMA, NY

0.431

2019 Wage GINI in Oswego County PUMA, NY

In 2020, the income inequality in Oswego County PUMA, NY was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.66% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Oswego County PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oswego County PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oswego County PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (82.1%)
Carpooled (8.64%)
Walked (3.95%)

In 2018, 82.1% of workers in Oswego County PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.64%) and those who walked to work (3.95%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Oswego County PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (24.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.14% of the workforce in Oswego County PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Oswego County PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Oswego County PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Oswego County PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Oswego County PUMA, NY (18.8k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Oswego County PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Oswego County PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 22.7% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.22% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.21%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

22.7%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.22%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Oswego County PUMA, NY declined by 7.84% from 4.57% to 4.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Oswego County PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.