Oswego, South Carolina facts for kids
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Oswego, South Carolina
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 Oswego, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.21 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.12 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 86 |
| • Density | 71.37/sq mi (27.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29150
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-53485 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1231619 |
Oswego is a small community located in Sumter County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 86 people lived in Oswego. It is part of the larger Sumter, South Carolina area.
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Where is Oswego Located?
Oswego is found at a specific spot on the map: 34 degrees, 0 minutes, 30 seconds North, and 80 degrees, 17 minutes, 14 seconds West. This location is often written as 34°0′30″N 80°17′14″W / 34.00833°N 80.28722°W.
How Big is Oswego?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Oswego covers a total area of about 1.21 square miles (3.12 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
Who Lives in Oswego?
The number of people living in Oswego has changed over time. In the year 2000, there were 95 people. By 2020, the population was 86.
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| 2020 | 86 | — | |
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Families and Homes in Oswego
In 2000, there were 42 households in Oswego. A household is like a home where people live together. Most of these households (73.8%) were married couples living together. About 23.8% of homes had children under 18 years old.
Age Groups in Oswego
The people in Oswego are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 16.8% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 29.5% of the people were 65 years old or older.
- The average age of people in Oswego was 52 years.
See Also
- For more information in Spanish: Oswego (Carolina del Sur) para niños
