East Syracuse, NY Demographics

A map of East Syracuse's Population by Race

East Syracuse, New York has an estimated population of 3,039, a slight decrease from the 3,078 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.7% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, 2.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Syracuse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Syracuse has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Syracuse, that probability was 39.2% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Syracuse is ranked the 490th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Syracuse was ranked the 490th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Syracuse's White Population

2,512 residents of East Syracuse, or 82.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Syracuse is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Syracuse ranks 891st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Syracuse's White population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. White residents' share of East Syracuse's population has increased from 77.1% to 82.7%.

East Syracuse is more White than neighboring De Witt (68.5% White), Lyncourt (59.6% White), Syracuse (49% White), and Mattydale (77% White). East Syracuse is less White than neighboring Minoa (92.3% White).

East Syracuse's Black Population

106 residents of East Syracuse, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Syracuse is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Syracuse ranks 178th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Syracuse's Black population has declined by an estimated 52.9%. Black residents' share of East Syracuse's population has decreased from 7.3% to 3.5%.

East Syracuse is more Black than neighboring Minoa (2.1% Black), and Mattydale (1.9% Black). East Syracuse is less Black than neighboring De Witt (11.5% Black), Lyncourt (14.5% Black), and Syracuse (25.7% Black).

East Syracuse's Asian Population

84 residents of East Syracuse, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Syracuse is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Syracuse ranks 668th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Syracuse's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Asian residents' share of East Syracuse's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.8%.

East Syracuse is more Asian than neighboring Minoa (1.3% Asian). East Syracuse is less Asian than neighboring De Witt (6.8% Asian), Lyncourt (3.9% Asian), Syracuse (7.2% Asian), and Mattydale (4.7% Asian).

East Syracuse's Hispanic Population

226 residents of East Syracuse, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Syracuse is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Syracuse ranks 620th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Syracuse's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.0%. Hispanic residents' share of East Syracuse's population has increased from 5.1% to 7.4%.

East Syracuse is more Hispanic than neighboring De Witt (4.7% Hispanic), Minoa (0.3% Hispanic), and Mattydale (4.6% Hispanic). East Syracuse is less Hispanic than neighboring Lyncourt (10.9% Hispanic), and Syracuse (10.2% Hispanic).

East Syracuse's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Syracuse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Syracuse is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Syracuse ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Syracuse's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Syracuse's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

East Syracuse is less Native American/Other than neighboring De Witt (0.6% Native American/Other), Lyncourt (1.8% Native American/Other), Syracuse (1.2% Native American/Other), and Mattydale (2.6% Native American/Other).

East Syracuse's Multiracial Population

111 residents of East Syracuse, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Syracuse is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Syracuse ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Syracuse's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Multiracial residents' share of East Syracuse's population has decreased from 7.4% to 3.7%.

East Syracuse is less Multiracial than neighboring De Witt (7.9% Multiracial), Lyncourt (9.3% Multiracial), Minoa (4% Multiracial), Syracuse (6.6% Multiracial), and Mattydale (9.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.