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Syracuse

Missouri · 151 residents · 0.375 sq mi
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Syracuse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,250. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,600. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−12%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
403 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+26%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121441762082401990201020202024Syracuse
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,250
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$15,457
−16%since 2000
from $18,463 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.7%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$770
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+150%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−71%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syracuse, Missouri?

Syracuse, Missouri has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Syracuse, Missouri?

The typical household in Syracuse, Missouri earns about $25,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Syracuse, Missouri expensive?

In Syracuse, Missouri, the median home is worth about $63,600, and the typical rent is about $770 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, Missouri?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Syracuse, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Syracuse, Missouri?

About 39.7% of people in Syracuse, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Syracuse, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Syracuse, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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