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Syracuse

Nebraska · 1,941 residents · 1.277 sq mi
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Syracuse has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,058. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $141,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
1,941
+10%since 2000
from 1,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,380 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
−7%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Syracuse
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,058
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,112 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,657
+72%since 2000
from $18,974 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,900
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(1,809)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(42)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.8%(34)
Diversity Score11.6%(225)
Diversity Score
12
+530%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syracuse, Nebraska?

Syracuse, Nebraska has about 1,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Syracuse, Nebraska?

The typical household in Syracuse, Nebraska earns about $60,058 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 $141,900, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, Nebraska?

About 31.6% 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 3.6% 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 280 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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