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Oswego, South Carolina

Oswego is a town located in Sumter County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 95.

Geography Oswego is located at 34°0'30" North, 80°17'14" West (34.008444, -80.287256)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²). 4.3 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 95 people, 42 households, and 34 families residing in the town. The population density is 22.2/km² (57.7/mi²). There are 42 housing units at an average density of 9.8/km² (25.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 89.47% White, 9.47% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 42 households out of which 23.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% are married couples living together, 7.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% are non-families. 14.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.49.

In the town the population is spread out with 16.8% under the age of 18, 2.1% from 18 to 24, 18.9% from 25 to 44, 32.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 52 years. For every 100 females there are 82.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $50,714, and the median income for a family is $52,500. Males have a median income of $38,750 versus $25,417 for females. The per capita income for the town is $23,379. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.



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