Statistic Syracuse New York National
Population 142,553 19,453,561 328,239,523
Population density (sq mi) 5,689 413 91
Median age 31.7 38.2 37.7
Male/Female ratio 0.9:1 0.9:1 1.0:1
Married (15yrs & older) 34% 52% 55%
Families w/ Kids under 18 45% 43% 43%
Speak English 81% 70% 79%
Speak Spanish 6% 15% 13%
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Demographics Quick Facts

  • The population density in Syracuse is 1277% higher than New York
  • The median age in Syracuse is 17% lower than New York
  • In Syracuse 53.44% of the population is White
  • In Syracuse 29.39% of the population is Black
  • In Syracuse 6.95% of the population is Asian

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      Syracuse population breakdown by race

      Race Syracuse New York National
      White 53.44% 64.31% 73.35%
      Black 29.39% 15.60% 12.63%
      Asian 6.95% 8.12% 5.22%
      American Indian 0.92% 0.38% 0.82%
      Native Hawaiian 0.02% 0.04% 0.18%
      Mixed race 6.95% 2.93% 3.06%
      Other race 2.34% 8.62% 4.75%
      In Syracuse, 9.5% of people are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
      Please note: Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in any/all of the applicable race categories above.

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      Source: The Syracuse, NY demographics data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).