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Oswego, IL is a vibrant and lively city with a population of 34,324. Oswego has plenty of things to do for residents and visitors alike. For shopping, some local businesses include Foxborough Plaza Shopping Center, Town Square Shopping Center, and Claystone Marketplace. There are also many outdoor activities available year-round such as golfing at The Orchards Golf Club or visiting the nearby Fox River Bike Trail for biking and walking. Other organizations in the area include the Oswego Fire Protection District as well as several churches and non-profit organizations such as the United Way and Rotary Club. Sports fans can enjoy watching events put on by local schools including basketball games at Oswego High School or baseball games at Plainfield North High School.

The population in Oswego is 34,324. There are 2,306 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Oswego is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Oswego is 3.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Oswego
- 61.7% are married
- 5.8% are divorced
- 49.0% are married with children
- 11.8% have children, but are single
Race in Oswego

- 71.4% are White
- 6.1% are Black
- 5.1% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleOswego, IllinoisUnited States
  34,324.0329,725,481.0
  51.7%50.5%
  48.3%49.5%
  39.338.4
 
  35,470.0326,569,308.0
  30,659.0309,327,143.0
  13,326.0285,036,114.0
  3,876.0251,960,433.0
  175.4%15.6%
  846.8%30.8%
 
  2305.593.4
  14.8883531905.423
  0.145264836.791
 
  66.7%59.4%
  8.0%12.2%
  3.1%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.0%0.4%
  4.3%3.2%
  17.8%18.4%
 
  61.7%49.8%
  60.1%48.0%
  1.5%1.8%
  38.3%50.2%
  26.8%33.8%
  8.5%10.8%
  3.1%5.6%
 
  2.922.6
  11,738.0124,010,992.0
  9,610.080,755,759.0
  42.9%30.5%
  39.8%42.9%
  2,128.043,255,233.0
  10.8%15.8%
  6.6%10.8%
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Over 16 years ago

I absolutely love living in Oswego. There's always something to do and it still feels like a small hometown. I've lived in this town my whole life and I wouldn't want  More

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Over 17 years ago

Chicago has something for everyone. Musuems, zoos, theater, beaches, shopping, and plenty of parks and forest preserves to keep natives and visitors busy and happy.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Relocated 2 years ago and looked at Naperville for the schools. Learned Oswego had a master plan. It is rolling out now and is well received. Housing is reasonable  More

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