Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY

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2023 Population
163,532
0.312% 1-year decline
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
43.4
0.231% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
7.47%
2.82% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$85,621
4.6% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$193,200
7.63% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
78,324
3.1% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY had a population of 164k people with a median age of 43.4 and a median household income of $85,621. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY declined from 164,043 to 163,532, a −0.312% decrease and its median household income grew from $81,854 to $85,621, a 4.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.1%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.28%).

9.21% of the households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Le Moyne College (1,028 degrees awarded in 2023), Onondaga Community College (825 degrees), and Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES (261 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was $193,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 164k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 6.75% of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (11k people).

In 2023, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.19k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Spanish (3,750 households), Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,481 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,165 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
84,076
Women
51.3%
79,673
Men
48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 163,749 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

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Citizenship

97.7%
2023 Citizenship
97.8%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    139k ± 1.58k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    6.38k ± 932
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    5.19k ± 586
3.76%
Hispanic Population
6.14k people

In 2023, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.38k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.19k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.76% of the people in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are hispanic (6.14k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Ukraine
    875 ± 724 people
  2. China
    669 ± 634 people
  3. Bosnia and Herzegovina
    641 ± 620 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Ukraine, the natal country of 875 Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 669 and Bosnia and Herzegovina with 641.

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Foreign-Born Population

6.75%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
11k people
6.56%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
10.8k people

As of 2023, 6.75% of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents (11k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 6.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    3,750 households (2.42%)
  2. Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
    1,481 households (0.958%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    1,165 households (0.753%)

9.21% of the households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.42% of the households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,492 ± 296
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,018 ± 339
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    911 ± 175

Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.23 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY employs 78.3k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (7,952 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,511 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,063 people), and the highest paying industries were Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($298,741), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($186,749), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($132,870).

Males in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,081. The income inequality in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
38,453
Women
49.1%
39,871
Men
50.9%

The workforce of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in 2023 was 78,324 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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Occupations

78.3k
2023 Value
3.1%
1 Year growth
± 3.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 76k employees to 78.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (3,173 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,656 people), and Other managers (2,164 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

78.3k
2023 Value
3.1%
1 Year growth
± 3.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.1%, from 76k employees to 78.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,952 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,511 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,063 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$59,874
Median earning men ± $1,897
$48,391
Median earning women ± $1,123

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($88,906), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,935), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($74,909).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($68,490), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,327), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,498).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY awarded 2,427 degrees. The student population of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,331 male students and 6,601 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are White (1,770 and 73.4%), followed by Black or African American (248 and 10.3%), Hispanic or Latino (135 and 5.6%), and Two or More Races (100 and 4.15%).

The largest universities in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Le Moyne College (1,028 and 42.4%), Onondaga Community College (825 and 34%), and Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES (261 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Registered Nursing (229 and 9.44%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (134 and 5.52%), and General Cosmetology (104 and 4.29%).

The median tuition cost in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $37,770.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 10.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 11,932 (44.7% men and 55.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 11,932 students enrolled in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, 44.7% men and 55.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,793 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Humanistic Studies
    102 degrees awarded
  2. General Studies
    80 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    137 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Humanistic Studies with 102 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Le Moyne College
    1,028 degrees awarded
  2. Onondaga Community College
    825 degrees awarded
  3. Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES
    261 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Le Moyne College with 1,028 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 882 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, which is 0.571 times less than the 1,545 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,770 degrees mean that there were 7.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 248 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($37,770) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.767% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (30.2k), High School or Equivalent (30.2k), and Graduate Degree (23.7k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was $193,200 in 2023, which is 0.637 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $179,500 to $193,200, a 7.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is 76.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,509
$52,186
Median Property Taxes
±$1,271

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Rent vs Own

76.2%
Homeownership
2023
62.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 76.2% of the housing units in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.5%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$85,621
Median Household Income
± $2,327
68.5k
Number of Households
± 1,784

In 2023, the median household income of the 68.5k households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew to $85,621 from the previous year's value of $81,854.

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Wage Distribution

0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY
0.454
2022 Wage GINI in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.648% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (77.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.2%)
  3. Carpooled (8.01%)

In 2023, 77.2% of workers in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.01%).

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Commute Time

20 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.53% of the workforce in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY (12k out of 160k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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Health

97.4% of the population of Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 13.5% on Medicaid, 15.4% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,245 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.1% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.64%
Uninsured
55.1%
Employer Coverage
13.5%
Medicaid
15.4%
Medicare
12.2%
Non-Group
1.09%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew by 1.04% from 2.61% to 2.64%.

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