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North Syracuse

New York · 6,739 residents · 1.987 sq mi
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North Syracuse has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
6,739
−2%since 2000
from 6,862 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,392 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 3,453 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024North Syracuse
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,125
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,729
+57%since 2000
from $18,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(6,475)
Black1.3%(92)
Hispanic / Latino1%(68)
Asian1.1%(74)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(584)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(5,687)
Black2.6%(172)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(313)
Asian1.3%(88)
Other7.7%(517)
Diversity Score35.9%(2,418)
Diversity Score
36
+321%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+83%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Syracuse, New York?

North Syracuse, New York has about 6,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Syracuse, New York earns about $57,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Syracuse, New York expensive?

In North Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $117,400, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in North Syracuse, New York?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.1% of people in North Syracuse, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Syracuse, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Syracuse, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 624 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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