Oswego, South Carolina
Exploring the geography, demographics, and community structure of a South Carolina CDP.
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Community Profile
Overview
Oswego is designated as a Census-Designated Place (CDP) situated within Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Historically, its population was recorded at 95 residents during the 2000 census. Oswego is geographically integrated into the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area, reflecting its regional context.
Geographic Context
Location and Coordinates
Oswego is precisely located at the coordinates 34°0′30″N 80°17′14″W / 34.00833°N 80.28722°W. This precise positioning places it within the broader landscape of South Carolina.
Area and Elevation
According to data from the United States Census Bureau, Oswego encompasses a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.3 km2). This area is entirely composed of land, with no recorded water surface area within its boundaries. The community is situated at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level.
Demographic Profile
Population Statistics
The most recent census data available (2020) indicates a population of 86 residents for Oswego. This represents a population density of approximately 71.37 individuals per square mile (27.55 per km2). Earlier records from the 2000 census noted a population of 95.
Ethnic Composition
The racial makeup of Oswego, as per the 2000 census, was predominantly White, accounting for 89.47% of the population. African Americans constituted 9.47%, and Native Americans represented 1.05% of the residents.
Household and Family Structure
In 2000, Oswego comprised 42 households. Of these, 23.8% included children under the age of 18. The majority, 73.8%, consisted of married couples living together. Female householders with no husband present accounted for 7.1%, while 16.7% were classified as non-family households. A notable 14.3% of households were occupied by individuals aged 65 or older living alone.
Community Information
Age and Gender Distribution
The age distribution in Oswego, based on the 2000 census, showed a significant portion of the population in older age brackets. Specifically, 16.8% were under 18, 2.1% were between 18 and 24, 18.9% were between 25 and 44, 32.6% were between 45 and 64, and a substantial 29.5% were 65 years of age or older. The median age for the community was 52 years. The gender ratio indicated 82.7 males per 100 females overall, and 88.1 males per 100 females for those aged 18 and over.
Economic Indicators
Economic data from 2000 reveals a median household income of $50,714. For families, the median income was slightly higher at $52,500. The per capita income for Oswego was $23,379. Notably, the data indicated that none of the population or families resided below the poverty line.
Connectivity and Identification
Oswego operates within the Eastern Time Zone (EST), observing Daylight Saving Time (DST) as EDT. The primary ZIP code serving the community is 29150. Area codes associated with Oswego include 803 and 839. For statistical and geographical referencing, it is assigned the FIPS code 45-53485 and the GNIS feature ID 1231619.
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Data Origin
The information presented on this page is derived from publicly available data, primarily sourced from the Wikipedia article on Oswego, South Carolina. Specific details regarding geography, population, and demographics are referenced from official U.S. Census Bureau data and the U.S. Geological Survey.
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