Syracuse, NE Demographics

A map of Syracuse's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,887	1,809	94.8%	93.2%
Multiracial	86	69	4.3%	3.6%
Native American/Other	12	6	0.6%	0.3%
Hispanic	3	42	0.2%	2.2%
Asian	2	3	0.1%	0.2%
Black	0	12	0.0%	0.6%

Syracuse, Nebraska has an estimated population of 1,990, a slight increase from the 1,941 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.2% Hispanic, 0.1% 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 Nebraska 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 13.0% in 2020 and 9.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Syracuse is ranked the 64th most populous place in Nebraska, out of 593 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 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Syracuse's White Population

1,887 residents of Syracuse, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Syracuse is significantly higher than in Nebraska overall, where 75.3% of the population is White. Syracuse ranks 192nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's White population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Syracuse's population has increased from 93.2% to 94.8%.

Syracuse is more White than neighboring Otoe (93.1% White), Dunbar (73.3% White), and Cook (94.2% White). Syracuse is less White than neighboring Unadilla (98.8% White), and Avoca (97.9% 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 slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 4.6% of the population is Black. Syracuse ranks 121st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 593 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 Dunbar (1.9% Black), and Cook (2.1% Black).

Syracuse's Asian Population

2 residents of Syracuse, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Syracuse is slightly lower than in Nebraska overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Syracuse ranks 247th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Syracuse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Syracuse is more Asian than neighboring Otoe (0% Asian), Unadilla (0% Asian), Avoca (0% Asian), and Dunbar (0% Asian). Syracuse is less Asian than neighboring Cook (0.3% Asian).

Syracuse's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Syracuse, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Syracuse is considerably lower than in Nebraska overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Syracuse ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 92.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Syracuse's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.2%.

Syracuse is more Hispanic than neighboring Unadilla (0% Hispanic), and Avoca (0% Hispanic). Syracuse is less Hispanic than neighboring Otoe (2.5% Hispanic), Dunbar (19.2% Hispanic), and Cook (2.4% Hispanic).

Syracuse's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Syracuse, or 0.6% 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 Nebraska overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Syracuse ranks 315th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Syracuse's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Syracuse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otoe (0% Native American/Other), Unadilla (0% Native American/Other), Avoca (0% Native American/Other), Dunbar (0% Native American/Other), and Cook (0% Native American/Other).

Syracuse's Multiracial Population

86 residents of Syracuse, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Syracuse is comparable to the share in Nebraska overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Syracuse ranks 208th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 593 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Syracuse's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 24.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Syracuse's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.3%.

Syracuse is more Multiracial than neighboring Unadilla (1.2% Multiracial), Avoca (2.1% Multiracial), and Cook (0.9% Multiracial). Syracuse is less Multiracial than neighboring Otoe (4.4% Multiracial), and Dunbar (5.6% 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.