Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

North Syracuse, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,693

Median Agei

39.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.8%5,543

Hispanic/Latino

5.8%388

Two or More

5.6%378

Black

3.2%213

Asian

2%132

Other

0.6%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%193

High School Diploma

25.5%1,282

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%372

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%560

Associate's Degree

18.1%911

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%671

Master's Degree

9.7%489

Professional Degree

1.8%89

Doctorate

0.1%6

HS or Higher

90.9%

BA or Higher

24.9%

Graduate+

11.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$163,000

Median Renti

$995

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.2%2,010

Renter-Occupied

32.8%980

Total Units

3,072

Homeownership

67.2%

Vacancy Rate

2.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.8%37

$50K–$100K

2.5%50

$100K–$150K

34.3%689

$150K–$200K

32.2%648

$200K–$300K

25.9%521

$300K–$500K

1.3%26

$500K–$1M

0.8%17

$1M+

1.1%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

129

$500–$750

141

$750–$1,000

188

$1,000–$1,250

338

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.5%78

2000–2009

2.1%66

1990–1999

2.1%64

1980–1989

6.6%203

1970–1979

16.4%503

1960–1969

16.8%515

1950–1959

31.5%968

1940–1949

7%216

1939 or earlier

14.9%459

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.1%2,186

Electricity

20.9%624

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%66

Other

2%59

Coal

1%29

No Fuel

0.4%13

Fuel Oil

0.2%7

Wood

0.2%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,026

Mean Household Incomei

$84,334

Per Capita Incomei

$37,548

Poverty Ratei

9.2%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

3,845

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.4%161

$10K–$15K

2.3%68

$15K–$20K

3.3%100

$20K–$25K

2.1%63

$25K–$30K

4.6%137

$30K–$35K

3.1%93

$35K–$40K

3.2%95

$40K–$45K

4.6%137

$45K–$50K

5.6%168

$50K–$60K

4.3%130

$60K–$75K

14.5%434

$75K–$100K

13.5%404

$100K–$125K

11.2%334

$125K–$150K

7.1%212

$150K–$200K

9.7%289

$200K+

5.5%165

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

301

Residentsi

308

Avg. Tenant Renti

$467/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers216 homes82% occupied$471/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

202/PRAC82 homes94% occupied$458/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,026/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

65%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

34.7%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

12.1% of subsidized households are minority

43.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

88.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4286.4%

By Region

Top Countries

India

Philippines

United Kingdom

Korea

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,664

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,681

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

320(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured