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Syracuse

Indiana · 3,079 residents · 2.213 sq mi
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Syracuse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $107,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,079
+1%since 2000
from 3,038 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+13%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Syracuse
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,240
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,297
+40%since 2000
from $18,822 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 10%
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Syracuse on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,809)
Black0.9%(26)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(141)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(444)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,688)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(224)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other6.9%(211)
Diversity Score33.9%(1,045)
Diversity Score
34
+132%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syracuse, Indiana?

Syracuse, Indiana has about 3,079 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Syracuse, Indiana?

The typical household in Syracuse, Indiana earns about $48,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Syracuse, Indiana expensive?

In Syracuse, Indiana, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, Indiana?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Syracuse, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Syracuse, Indiana?

About 11.1% of people in Syracuse, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Syracuse, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Syracuse, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 419 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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