Syracuse is a town located in Kosciusko County Indiana. Syracuse has a 2024 population of 3,210. Syracuse is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,236 in 2020.
The average household income in Syracuse is $75,855 with a poverty rate of 5.36%. The median age in Syracuse is 45.2 years: 45.2 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Syracuse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,039 | 94.03% |
| Other race | 80 | 2.48% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 2.44% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,572 | 2.04 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
| Married | 694 | 2.51 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 610 | 1.18 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 194 | 2.66 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 74 | 3.18 | 0 | 100 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
69.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 188 | 7.84% |
| Associates Degree | 182 | 7.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 273 | 11.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 218 | 9.09% |
| High School Graduate | 956 | 39.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 117 | 4.88% |
| Some College | 465 | 19.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,251 | 1,961 | 488 |
| Hispanic | 85 | 77 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 68 | 3 |
| Other Race | 38 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,153 | $96,181 | $57,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,819 | $0 | $85,471 |
| High School Graduate | $46,729 | $51,806 | $41,964 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,259 | $0 | $35,845 |
| Overall | $47,270 | $62,578 | $35,877 |
| Some College | $38,594 | $70,938 | $30,492 |
$47,270
Average Earnings
$62,578
Average Male
$35,877
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.61% of Syracuse residents speak only English, while 4.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,988 | 137 | 4.59% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 19 | 17.92% |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 100% |
5.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
6.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Syracuse is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Syracuse is White, with 4.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.44% |
| Some College | 1.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 3.97% |
| Male Employed | 0.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,318 | $87,996 |
| Households | $63,894 | $75,855 |
| Married Families | $94,018 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,125 | $52,095 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 1.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.25%
Born in Syracuse
99.44%
Native Born
0.56%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
99.44% of Syracuse residents were born in the United States, with 78.25% having been born in Indiana. 0.5% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,178 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2028 | 3,185 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 3,191 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2026 | 3,197 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2025 | 3,204 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2024 | 3,210 | -7 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 3,217 | -19 | -0.59% |
| 2022 | 3,236 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2021 | 3,232 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2020 | 3,236 | 357 | 12.4% |
| 2019 | 2,879 | -6 | -0.21% |
| 2018 | 2,885 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,880 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2016 | 2,874 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 2,873 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 2,874 | 11 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 2,863 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2012 | 2,859 | 5 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 2,854 | -3 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 2,857 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,038 | 309 | 11.32% |
| 1990 | 2,729 | 150 | 5.82% |
| 1980 | 2,579 | -599 | -18.85% |