Syracuse, IN Demographics

A map of Syracuse's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,913	2,688	90.1%	87.3%
Hispanic	182	224	5.6%	7.3%
Native American/Other	77	17	2.4%	0.6%
Multiracial	47	103	1.5%	3.3%
Asian	14	29	0.4%	0.9%
Black	0	18	0.0%	0.6%

Syracuse, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,233, an increase from the 3,079 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.1% White, 5.6% Hispanic, 2.4% Native American/Other, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Syracuse, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Syracuse has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Syracuse, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 18.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Syracuse is ranked the 170th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Syracuse was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Syracuse's White Population

2,913 residents of Syracuse, or 90.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Syracuse is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Syracuse ranks 537th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's White population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Syracuse's population has increased from 87.3% to 90.1%.

Syracuse is more White than neighboring Milford (78.7% White), New Paris (86.4% White), Millersburg (76.9% White), and Leesburg (86.7% White). Syracuse is less White than neighboring North Webster (96.7% White).

Syracuse's Black Population

0 residents of Syracuse, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Syracuse is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Syracuse ranks 307th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Syracuse's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Syracuse is less Black than neighboring Millersburg (1.2% Black).

Syracuse's Asian Population

14 residents of Syracuse, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Syracuse is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Syracuse ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Asian residents' share of Syracuse's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Syracuse is more Asian than neighboring North Webster (0% Asian). Syracuse is less Asian than neighboring Milford (1% Asian), New Paris (1.4% Asian), Millersburg (2.1% Asian), and Leesburg (2.9% Asian).

Syracuse's Hispanic Population

182 residents of Syracuse, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Syracuse is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Syracuse ranks 106th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Syracuse's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.6%.

Syracuse is more Hispanic than neighboring North Webster (2.7% Hispanic). Syracuse is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (18.1% Hispanic), New Paris (12.2% Hispanic), Millersburg (18.2% Hispanic), and Leesburg (7.7% Hispanic).

Syracuse's Native American/Other Population

77 residents of Syracuse, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Syracuse is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Syracuse ranks 240th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 352.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Syracuse's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.4%.

Syracuse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milford (0.7% Native American/Other), New Paris (0% Native American/Other), North Webster (0% Native American/Other), Millersburg (0% Native American/Other), and Leesburg (0% Native American/Other).

Syracuse's Multiracial Population

47 residents of Syracuse, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Syracuse is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Syracuse ranks 374th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Syracuse's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.5%.

Syracuse is more Multiracial than neighboring New Paris (0% Multiracial), and North Webster (0.7% Multiracial). Syracuse is less Multiracial than neighboring Millersburg (1.6% Multiracial), and Leesburg (2.8% 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.