Oswego County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$68,461
Per Capita Income
$35,222
Poverty Rate
16.5%
SNAP Recipients
15.8%
Gini Index
0.442
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K16.6%
$25K–$50K20.6%
$50K–$75K16.9%
$75K–$100K12.5%
$100K–$150K19.5%
$150K–$200K7.7%
$200K+6.1%
The median household income in Oswego County, NY is $68,461 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,222. 16.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.8% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.442 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).