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Southwest

New York · Syracuse · 4,332 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Southwest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,272. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $81,378. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Syracuse median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southwest; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
12% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,332
Population density
7,102 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
25.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,272
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$13,316
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,378
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$659
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
11.5%
88.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(290)
Black67.3%(2,917)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(946)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other4%(172)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,669)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.7%(290)
Black67.3%(2,917)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(946)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other4%(172)
Diversity Score61.6%(2,669)
Diversity Score
62
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
19.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
52.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Female
51.9%
Foreign born
3.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southwest, Syracuse, New York?

Southwest, Syracuse, New York has about 4,332 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Southwest, Syracuse, New York earns about $28,272 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southwest, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Southwest, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $81,378, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Southwest, Syracuse, New York?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Southwest, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 59.1% of people in Southwest, Syracuse, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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