Syracuse is a city located in Onondaga County New York. Syracuse has a 2024 population of 145,171. Syracuse is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 146,726 in 2020.
The average household income in Syracuse is $63,012 with a poverty rate of 29.56%. The median age in Syracuse is 31.9 years: 31.6 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
Syracuse is the county seat of Onondaga County, New York and the 5th most populous city in New York state. Syracuse is the educational and economic hub of Central New York and takes its name from the original Syracuse in Italy.
There are 26 neighborhoods in Syracuse, many of which reflect the city's historically ethnic population. Polish, Irish, and Ukrainian Americans are primarily found on the west side of the city in Little Italy while Jewish Americans settled on the east side. The African-American population is concentrated on the south side while Italian and German Americans have a large presence on the north side.
Many religions are represented in Syracuse, including Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, and Judaism.
Forbes recently ranked Syracuse as the 4th best place in the United States to raise a family with a low crime rate, excellent education, and low cost of living.
Syracuse has experienced negative growth for every census since the city reached a peak population of 209,000 in 1930. Between 1970 and 2000, the population declined from 197,000 to 146,000. After more than 70 years of population decline, it appears that Syracuse is finally halting the loss and experiencing some growth. City leaders were surprised to find that the population of Central New York grew by 1.4% in the last decade, hitting an all-time high of 742,000 in the 4-county Syracuse area.
Today, the downtown area is experiencing a booming residential population growth, with the downtown area experiencing a notable 47% population increase over the last ten years and a 21% increase over the previous 3 years.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Syracuse was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75,859 | 51.91% |
| Black or African American | 42,408 | 29.02% |
| Two or more races | 12,278 | 8.4% |
| Asian | 10,146 | 6.94% |
| Other race | 4,303 | 2.94% |
| Native American | 1,107 | 0.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.02% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 58,424 | 2.23 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Non Family | 30,626 | 1.29 | 33.5 | 66.5 |
| Married | 13,522 | 3.18 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Female | 11,038 | 3.34 | 27.3 | 72.7 |
| Male | 3,238 | 3.27 | 40.7 | 59.3 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
40.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 8,933 | 9.92% |
| Associates Degree | 8,768 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14,393 | 15.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,366 | 13.74% |
| High School Graduate | 24,443 | 27.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,046 | 5.61% |
| Some College | 16,070 | 17.85% |
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 | 50,950 | 46,133 | 19,224 |
| Black | 24,002 | 18,740 | 3,298 |
| Hispanic | 7,015 | 5,464 | 1,600 |
| 2+ Races | 5,519 | 4,233 | 1,219 |
| Asian | 4,695 | 3,121 | 1,765 |
| Other Race | 2,119 | 1,618 | 486 |
| Native American | 708 | 569 | 144 |
| Islander | 10 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,454 | $50,547 | $47,843 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,632 | $68,851 | $58,205 |
| High School Graduate | $31,564 | $37,021 | $24,890 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,793 | $31,287 | $21,486 |
| Overall | $38,162 | $41,066 | $35,079 |
| Some College | $36,155 | $38,064 | $35,246 |
$38,162
Average Earnings
$41,066
Average Male
$35,079
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.48% of Syracuse residents speak only English, while 18.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 40,921 | 15,933 | 38.94% |
| White | 62,687 | 13,613 | 21.72% |
| Hispanic | 13,364 | 5,397 | 40.38% |
| Multiple | 11,908 | 4,555 | 38.25% |
| Asian | 7,398 | 1,546 | 20.9% |
| Other | 3,800 | 1,320 | 34.74% |
| Native | 996 | 360 | 36.14% |
| Islander | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
29.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.38%
Male Poverty Rate
31.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Syracuse is Hispanic, with 40.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Syracuse is Asian, with 20.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43.47% |
| High School | 26.58% |
| Some College | 18.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 47.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 44.16% |
| Female Employed | 15.76% |
| Male Employed | 9.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,860 | $76,120 |
| Households | $43,584 | $63,012 |
| Married Families | $89,532 | $107,970 |
| Non Families | $33,182 | $47,810 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.6%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
5,043
Number of Veterans
4,350
Male Veterans
693
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,755 |
| Second Gulf War | 912 |
| First Gulf War | 836 |
| Korea | 300 |
| World War II | 92 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 1,393 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,242 |
| 75+ | 1,180 |
| 35 to 54 | 811 |
| 18 to 34 | 417 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,480 | 5.18% |
| Black | 1,074 | 3.67% |
| 2+ Races | 336 | 4.75% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 1.92% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 46 | 5.07% |
| Other Race | 41 | 1.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
8.6%
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
65.72%
Born in Syracuse
87%
Native Born
13%
Foreign Born
7.22%
Non Citizen
5.78%
Naturalized
87% of Syracuse residents were born in the United States, with 65.72% having been born in New York. 7.22% 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 | 143,228 | -388 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 143,616 | -389 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 144,005 | -389 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 144,394 | -388 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 144,782 | -389 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 145,171 | -389 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 145,560 | -670 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 146,230 | 440 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 145,790 | -936 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 146,726 | 4,726 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 142,000 | -514 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 142,514 | 448 | 0.32% |
| 2017 | 142,066 | -886 | -0.62% |
| 2016 | 142,952 | -641 | -0.45% |
| 2015 | 143,593 | -689 | -0.48% |
| 2014 | 144,282 | -704 | -0.49% |
| 2013 | 144,986 | 646 | 0.45% |
| 2012 | 144,340 | -101 | -0.07% |
| 2011 | 144,441 | -675 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 145,116 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 147,306 | -16,554 | -10.1% |
| 1990 | 163,860 | -6,245 | -3.67% |
| 1980 | 170,105 | -27,192 | -13.78% |
| 1970 | 197,297 | -18,741 | -8.67% |
| 1960 | 216,038 | -4,545 | -2.06% |
| 1950 | 220,583 | 14,616 | 7.1% |
| 1940 | 205,967 | -3,359 | -1.6% |
| 1930 | 209,326 | 37,609 | 21.9% |
| 1920 | 171,717 | 34,468 | 25.11% |
| 1910 | 137,249 | 28,875 | 26.64% |
| 1900 | 108,374 | 20,231 | 22.95% |
| 1890 | 88,143 | 36,351 | 70.19% |
| 1880 | 51,792 | 8,741 | 20.3% |
| 1870 | 43,051 | 14,932 | 53.1% |
| 1860 | 28,119 | 5,848 | 26.26% |
| 1850 | 22,271 | -120,957 | -84.45% |