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Washington Square

New York · Syracuse · 13,564 residents · 1.222 sq mi
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Washington Square has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,744. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $102,071. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 5 census tracts that make up Washington Square; 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 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
34% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,564
Population density
11,100 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,744
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$22,512
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.505
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,071
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$990
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
33.6%
66.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(4,860)
Black29.8%(4,037)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,330)
Asian16.4%(2,228)
Other8.2%(1,109)
Diversity Score92.5%(12,543)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(4,860)
Black29.8%(4,037)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,330)
Asian16.4%(2,228)
Other8.2%(1,109)
Diversity Score92.5%(12,543)
Diversity Score
92
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
38.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.1%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
27.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.3%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washington Square, Syracuse, New York?

Washington Square, Syracuse, New York has about 13,564 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Washington Square, Syracuse, New York earns about $43,744 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washington Square, Syracuse, New York expensive?

In Washington Square, Syracuse, New York, the median home is worth about $102,071, and the typical rent is about $990 a month.

How educated are people in Washington Square, Syracuse, New York?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Washington Square, Syracuse, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washington Square, Syracuse, New York?

About 37.9% of people in Washington Square, 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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