Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

164,809

3.53% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

43.1

0.231% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.08%

2.43% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,718

5.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$159,900

5.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

77,620

3.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY had a population of 165k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $75,718. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew from 159,191 to 164,809, a 3.53% increase and its median household income grew from $71,552 to $75,718, a 5.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.45%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), and White (Hispanic) (1.39%).

8.39% of the households in 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.

98% of the residents in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Onondaga Community College (1,041 degrees awarded in 2021), Le Moyne College (1,028 degrees), and Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale (209 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was $159,900, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY borders Syracuse City PUMA, NY, Onondaga County (North) PUMA, NY, Cayuga & Onondaga (South) Counties PUMA, NY, and Madison & Cortland Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 165k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.28% of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (10.4k people).

In 2021, there were 25.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (143k people) in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.69k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 5.54k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Spanish (3,016 households), Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,478 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,071 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

84,552

Women

51.3%

80,218

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 164,770 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
143k ± 1.61k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.69k ± 725
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
5.54k ± 785

3.18%

Hispanic Population

5.25k people

3.18% of the people in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are hispanic (5.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Ukraine
829 ± 705 people
China
607 ± 604 people
India
577 ± 589 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Ukraine, the natal country of 829 Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 607 and India with 577.

Foreign-Born Population

6.28%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

6.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.4k people

As of 2021, 6.28% of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY residents (10.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 6.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,016 households (1.94%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
1,478 households (0.949%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,071 households (0.688%)

8.39% of the households in 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 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 1.94% of the households in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,724 ± 296
Gulf War (2001-)
1,584 ± 284
Gulf War (1990s)
1,142 ± 228

Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY employs 77.6k people. The largest industries in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (7,363 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,258 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,044 people), and the highest paying industries are Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($271,045), Public finance activities ($240,681), and Plastics product manufacturing ($214,023).

Males in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,805. The income inequality in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,791

Women

48.9%

38,511

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 75,302 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

77.6k

2021 Value

3.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 75.3k employees to 77.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (2,843 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (2,584 people), and Other managers (1,701 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

77.6k

2021 Value

3.08%

1 Year growth

± 3.08%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 75.3k employees to 77.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,363 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,258 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,044 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$52,638

Median earning men ± $1,440

$42,280

Median earning women ± $1,191

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($77,865), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,375), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,680).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($59,844), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,729), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,000).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY awarded 2,278 degrees. The student population of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,743 male students and 6,391 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are White (1,681 and 74.3%), followed by Black or African American (198 and 8.75%), Hispanic or Latino (115 and 5.08%), and Asian (94 and 4.16%).

The largest universities in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Onondaga Community College (1,041 and 45.7%), Le Moyne College (1,028 and 45.1%), and Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale (209 and 9.17%).

The most popular majors in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY are Humanistic Studies (160 and 7.02%), General Business Administration & Management (152 and 6.67%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (120 and 5.27%).

The median tuition cost in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $35,610.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 11.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 11,134 (42.6% men and 57.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 11,134 students enrolled in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, 42.6% men and 57.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,590 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
89 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
160 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
108 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was General Studies with 89 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Onondaga County (Central)--Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Onondaga Community College
1,041 degrees awarded
Le Moyne College
1,028 degrees awarded
Continental School of Beauty Culture-Mattydale
209 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Onondaga Community College with 1,041 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 889 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY, which is 0.64 times less than the 1,389 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,681 degrees mean that there were 8.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 198 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,610) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.767% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.575% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.4k), Bachelors Degree (29.1k), and Some college (24k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was $159,900 in 2021, which is 0.653 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,000 to $159,900, a 5.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is 75.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is $75,718. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$159,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,270

$50,481

Median Property Taxes

±$1,318

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2021

62.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 75.3% of the housing units in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$75,718

Median Household Income

± $2,052

67.1k

Number of Households

± 1,729

In 2021, the median household income of the 67.1k households in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY grew to $75,718 from the previous year's value of $71,552.

The following chart displays the households in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.263% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Worked At Home (7.83%)
Carpooled (7.26%)

In 2021, 81.3% of workers in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.83%) and those who carpooled to work (7.26%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in 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 Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.08% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY (11.4k out of 161k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.2% of the population of Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.7% were men and 52.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.79%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

14.7%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

1.29%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY declined by 0.753% from 2.82% to 2.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Syracuse City (Outer) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.