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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Syracuse

Nebraska · 1,762 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Syracuse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,112. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $81,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,762
+6%since 1990
from 1,661 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,380 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 1,301 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.8
−7%since 1990
from 49.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Syracuse
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,112
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,148 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,974
+53%since 1990
from $12,370 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
24.0% rent
2.2
+17%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,742)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Diversity Score1.8%(32)
2
+54%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
+15.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syracuse, Nebraska?

Syracuse, Nebraska has about 1,762 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Syracuse, Nebraska?

The typical household in Syracuse, Nebraska earns about $37,112 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 $81,500, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, Nebraska?

About 16.9% 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 5.7% of people in Syracuse, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Syracuse, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Syracuse, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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