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Syracuse

New York · 148,620 residents · 25.059 sq mi
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Syracuse has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,893. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,800. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148,620
+1%since 2000
from 147,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,931 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 5,878 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+1%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
137K144K152K159K166K1990201020202024Syracuse
2024146K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,893
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,471
+55%since 2000
from $15,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$830
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.3% in 2000
65.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−9%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(91,928)
Black24.6%(36,246)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(7,768)
Asian3.3%(4,929)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(92,745)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(68,206)
Black29.3%(43,568)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(15,625)
Asian7%(10,346)
Other6.4%(9,526)
Diversity Score84.7%(125,884)
Diversity Score
85
+35%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
52.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Syracuse, New York?

Syracuse, New York has about 148,620 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Syracuse, New York earns about $38,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $95,800, and the typical rent is about $830 a month.

How educated are people in Syracuse, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Syracuse, New York?

About 30.3% of people in Syracuse, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Syracuse, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Syracuse, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 15,240 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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