Oswego Population 2026

Oswego has a population of 33,955, making it the #1345 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Illinois. It is about 259× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

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Location of Oswego (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
33,955
Rank in United States
#1345
Coordinates
41.68°N, 88.35°W
~195 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
1,008 km
626 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Illinois

CityPopulationRank in United States
Chicago2,664,452#3
Aurora200,661#125
Rockford148,278#184
Joliet147,861#186
Naperville147,100#190
Peoria115,070#259
Springfield114,394#262
North Peoria113,004#266

Cities near Oswego

FAQ

What is the population of Oswego?
Oswego has a population of 33,955 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1345 biggest city in United States.
What state is Oswego in?
Oswego is located in Illinois, United States.
Is Oswego the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,008 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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