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Syracuse

Nebraska · 1,942 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Syracuse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,549. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,942
+10%since 2000
from 1,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,521 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
−1%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Syracuse
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,549
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,112 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,980
+32%since 2000
from $18,974 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$489
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
19.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,899)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.3%(45)
Diversity Score9.2%(180)
Diversity Score
9
+402%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syracuse, Nebraska?

Syracuse, Nebraska has about 1,942 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Syracuse, Nebraska?

The typical household in Syracuse, Nebraska earns about $41,549 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 $109,800, and the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, Nebraska?

About 21.0% 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 13.4% 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 281 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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