The map below shows majority race by area in Oswego County, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Oswego County racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Oswego County overall is white, making up 92.7% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 2.7%. There are more white people in the north areas of the county. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the northeast places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Oswego County, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.7% |
Hispanic |
2.7% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Oswego County, NY Population |
|---|---|
White |
92.7% |
Hispanic |
2.7% |
Black |
1.1% |
Asian |
0.7% |
Native American |
0.1% |
Other |
2.7% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Oswego County, NY
The map below shows diversity in Oswego County. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the county would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Oswego County Diversity Score
27
With a diversity score of 27 out of 100, Oswego County is less diverse than other US counties. The most diverse area within Oswego County's proper boundaries is to the west of the county. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Oswego County.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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