Syracuse is a city located in Hamilton County Kansas. Syracuse has a 2024 population of 1,753. It is also the county seat of Hamilton County. Syracuse is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -2.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,807 in 2020.
The average household income in Syracuse is $63,169 with a poverty rate of 10.99%. The median age in Syracuse is 34.8 years: 31.9 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Syracuse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,379 | 91.26% |
| Two or more races | 87 | 5.76% |
| Other race | 45 | 2.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 530 | 2.83 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 255 | 4.02 | 85.9 | 14.1 |
| Non Family | 197 | 1.05 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 73 | 3.4 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Male | 5 | 4.6 | 40 | 60 |
3.83
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 4.3% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 12.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 3.14% |
| High School Graduate | 392 | 41.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 7.97% |
| Some College | 224 | 23.48% |
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 | 663 | 640 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 196 | 13 |
| Other Race | 36 | 29 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.53%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,125 | $0 | $37,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,788 | $42,247 | $30,893 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,889 | $29,028 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,311 | $42,310 | $36,420 |
| Some College | $42,011 | $48,125 | $40,652 |
$41,311
Average Earnings
$42,310
Average Male
$36,420
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
70.2% of Syracuse residents speak only English, while 29.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 28.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 518 | 96 | 18.53% |
| White | 980 | 69 | 7.04% |
| Multiple | 84 | 1 | 1.19% |
10.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
14.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Syracuse is Hispanic, with 18.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Syracuse is Multiple, with 1.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.6%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.94% |
| Some College | 9.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.42% |
| High School | 3.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 1.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,523 | $76,457 |
| Households | $52,143 | $63,169 |
| Married Families | $87,813 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,212 | $37,895 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
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
67
Number of Veterans
64
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 14 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67 | 6.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
57.78%
Born in Syracuse
84.58%
Native Born
15.42%
Foreign Born
13.9%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
84.58% of Syracuse residents were born in the United States, with 57.78% having been born in Kansas. 13.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,687 | -13 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 1,700 | -13 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 1,713 | -14 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 1,727 | -13 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 1,740 | -13 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 1,753 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 1,767 | -12 | -0.67% |
| 2022 | 1,779 | -20 | -1.11% |
| 2021 | 1,799 | -8 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 1,807 | 116 | 6.86% |
| 2019 | 1,691 | -44 | -2.54% |
| 2018 | 1,735 | -18 | -1.03% |
| 2017 | 1,753 | -14 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 1,767 | 44 | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 1,723 | -62 | -3.47% |
| 2014 | 1,785 | 25 | 1.42% |
| 2013 | 1,760 | -23 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 1,783 | 9 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 1,774 | -47 | -2.58% |
| 2010 | 1,821 | 0 | 0% |