Syracuse, KS

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2022 Population

1,511

5.56% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

34.8

0.288% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

11%

1.26% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$52,143

11.9% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$133,600

39.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Syracuse, KS had a population of 1.51k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $52,143. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Syracuse, KS declined from 1,600 to 1,511, a −5.56% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,607 to $52,143, a 11.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Syracuse, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.1%), White (Hispanic) (26.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.49%), Other (Hispanic) (2.98%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.265%).

None of the households in Syracuse, KS 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.

86.1% of the residents in Syracuse, KS are U.S. citizens.

In 2022, the median property value in Syracuse, KS was $133,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.8%.

Most people in Syracuse, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Syracuse, KS was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Syracuse, KS is home to a population of 1.51k people, from which 86.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 15.4% of Syracuse, KS residents were born outside of the country (233 people).

In 2022, there were 2.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (984 people) in Syracuse, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 395 White (Hispanic) and 83 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

86.1%

2022 Citizenship

86.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 86.1% of Syracuse, KS residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Syracuse, KS was 86.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Syracuse, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Syracuse, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
984 ± 220
White (Hispanic)
395 ± 181
Two+ (Hispanic)
83 ± 93

34.6%

Hispanic Population

523 people

34.6% of the people in Syracuse, KS are hispanic (523 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Syracuse, KS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

15.4%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

233 people

14.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

239 people

As of 2022, 15.4% of Syracuse, KS residents (233 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Syracuse, KS was 14.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Syracuse, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
15 ± 22
Korea
14 ± 19
Vietnam
9 ± 20

Syracuse, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Syracuse, KS employs 647 people. The largest industries in Syracuse, KS are Health Care & Social Assistance (118 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (113 people), and Construction (106 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($130,972), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,786), and Transportation & Warehousing ($60,536).

Employment

Occupations

647

2022 Value

± 157

−5.55%

1 Year decline

± 35.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Syracuse, KS declined at a rate of −5.55%, from 685 employees to 647 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Syracuse, KS, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (102 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (93 people), and Management Occupations (88 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Syracuse, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

647

2022 Value

± 157

−5.55%

1 Year decline

± 35.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Syracuse, KS declined at a rate of −5.55%, from 685 employees to 647 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Syracuse, KS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (118 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (113 people), and Construction (106 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Syracuse, KS, though some of these residents may live in Syracuse, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,310

Median earning men ± $11,496

$32,143

Median earning women ± $7,766

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($69,167), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,964), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,635).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($48,750), Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($40,870), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($36,761).

Civics

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Senator Elections

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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 the United States over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.872% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.778% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (605k), Some college (553k), and Bachelors Degree (450k).

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, KS was $133,600 in 2022, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $95,700 to $133,600, a 39.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Syracuse, KS is 70.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Syracuse, KS have an average commute time of 15.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Syracuse, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$133,600

Median Property Value 2022

±$28,970

$375

Median Property Taxes

±$90

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, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Syracuse, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.8%

Homeownership

2022

54.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.8% of the housing units in Syracuse, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 78%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Syracuse, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9586

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Syracuse, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$52,143

Median Household Income

± $12,151

530

Number of Households

± 104

In 2022, the median household income of the 530 households in Syracuse, KS grew to $52,143 from the previous year's value of $46,607.

The following chart displays the households in Syracuse, KS 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 $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Syracuse, KS is from Syracuse, KS.

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This chart shows the number of workers in Syracuse, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Worked At Home (8.2%)
Carpooled (5.99%)

In 2022, 82.3% of workers in Syracuse, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.2%) and those who carpooled to work (5.99%).

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

15.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Syracuse, KS have a shorter commute time (15.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Syracuse, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Syracuse, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Syracuse, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Syracuse, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Syracuse, KS (165 out of 1.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Syracuse, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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

80.8% of the population of Syracuse, KS has health coverage, with 35.6% on employee plans, 17.4% on Medicaid, 14.4% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.8% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.4% were men and 56.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

19.2%

Uninsured

35.6%

Employer Coverage

17.4%

Medicaid

14.4%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Syracuse, KS declined by 0.393% from 19.3% to 19.2%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Syracuse, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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