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East Syracuse

New York · 3,084 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 $35,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,100. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
3,084
−3%since 2000
from 3,178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,977 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,037 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024East Syracuse
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,947
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,703 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,859
+22%since 2000
from $17,066 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
53.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,995)
Black1.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(37)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(220)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(2,735)
Black3%(93)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(81)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other5.5%(170)
Diversity Score27.2%(840)
Diversity Score
27
+294%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.2%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Syracuse, New York?

East Syracuse, New York has about 3,084 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Syracuse, New York earns about $35,947 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 $89,100, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in East Syracuse, New York?

About 12.2% 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 19.1% 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 259 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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