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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

East Syracuse

New York · 3,178 residents · 1.56 sq mi
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East Syracuse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,703. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,178
−5%since 1990
from 3,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,037 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 2,143 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+8%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Syracuse
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,703
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,552 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,066
+42%since 1990
from $11,997 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $63,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$478
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $376 in 1990
US average: $602
46.5%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 49.0% in 1990
53.5% rent
2.5
+6%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.1%(138)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,995)
Black1.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(37)
Asian0.3%(8)
Diversity Score6.9%(220)
7
+68%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−28%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Syracuse, New York?

East Syracuse, New York has about 3,178 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in East Syracuse, New York?

The typical household in East Syracuse, New York earns about $28,703 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Syracuse, New York expensive?

In East Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $478 a month.

How educated are people in East Syracuse, New York?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in East Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Syracuse, New York?

About 14.7% of people in East Syracuse, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Syracuse, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Syracuse, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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