Oswego is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It is included within the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Geography
Oswego is located at approximately 34°00′10″N 80°17′14″W (34.00278, -80.28722), at an elevation of 154 feet (47 m) above sea level. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of approximately 1.20 square miles (3.12 km²), all of which is land.
Demographics
As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of Oswego was 86, a decrease from 95 recorded in the 2000 census. Historical population figures are as follows: 88 (1990), 95 (2000), 84 (2010), and 86 (2020).
The racial composition of Oswego in the 2020 census was predominantly White (77 residents), with 5 Black or African American residents, 1 Indigenous resident, and 3 residents identifying as two or more races. Three residents identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In the 2000 census, there were 42 households, with a median household income of $50,714 and a per capita income of $23,379. The median age was 52 years. The population was spread across age groups with 16.8% under 18, 2.1% aged 18 to 24, 18.9% aged 25 to 44, 32.6% aged 45 to 64, and 29.5% aged 65 or older.
Government and Infrastructure
Oswego is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place; it does not have its own municipal government. The area is served by the Sumter Fire Department, which operates Oswego Station 14. The ZIP code is 29150, and the area codes are 803 and 839.
Transportation
Oswego is situated along U.S. Route 401. The average commute time for residents was reported as 11.6 minutes in one dataset and 26.6 minutes in another. The Flying O Airport, a small general aviation airport, is located approximately 1.1 miles from the community.
Nearby Communities
Oswego is located approximately 2.7 miles from Sumter, the county seat, and about 41.5 miles east of Columbia, the state capital. Other nearby communities include Mayesville, Dalzell, and St. Charles.
