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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Syracuse

Nebraska · 1,661 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Syracuse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,148. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value is $45,500. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,661
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,301 / sq mi
−6%vs 2000
vs 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
49.4
+8%vs 2000
vs 45.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Syracuse
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,148
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,112 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,370
−35%vs 2000
vs $18,974 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.9%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$45,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
75.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
24.2% rent
1.9
−14%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(32)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.2%(20)
1
−35%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
−15.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+3%vs 2000
vs 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Syracuse, Nebraska?

Syracuse, Nebraska has about 1,661 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Syracuse, Nebraska?

The typical household in Syracuse, Nebraska earns about $24,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Syracuse, Nebraska expensive?

In Syracuse, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $45,500, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Syracuse, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Syracuse, Nebraska?

About 4.9% of people in Syracuse, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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