Syracuse, NY Demographics

A map of Syracuse's Population by Race

Syracuse, New York had a population of 148,620 in 2020. It was 45.9% White, 29.3% Black, 7.0% Asian, 10.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Syracuse, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is the 5th most populous. 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's White Population

68,206 residents of Syracuse identify as White, or 45.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Syracuse slightly less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is ranked #1211 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Syracuse is less White than neighboring Lyncourt (70.8% White), Mattydale (77.2% White), Nedrow (68.7% White), De Witt (73.8% White), and Galeville (77.4% White).

Syracuse's Black Population

43,568 residents of Syracuse identify as Black, or 29.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Syracuse larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Syracuse is more Black than neighboring Lyncourt (9.3% Black), Mattydale (5.7% Black), Nedrow (11.6% Black), De Witt (9.3% Black), and Galeville (5.5% Black).

Syracuse's Asian Population

10,346 residents of Syracuse identify as Asian, or 7.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Syracuse roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is ranked #171 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Syracuse is more Asian than neighboring Mattydale (4% Asian), Nedrow (1% Asian), and Galeville (5.5% Asian). Syracuse is less Asian than neighboring Lyncourt (8.1% Asian), and De Witt (7.3% Asian).

Syracuse's Hispanic Population

15,625 residents of Syracuse identify as Hispanic, or 10.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Syracuse slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is ranked #344 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Syracuse is more Hispanic than neighboring Lyncourt (5% Hispanic), Mattydale (5.5% Hispanic), Nedrow (4.7% Hispanic), De Witt (4.5% Hispanic), and Galeville (4.9% Hispanic).

Syracuse's Native American/Other Population

2,124 residents of Syracuse identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Syracuse roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Syracuse is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lyncourt (0.8% Native American/Other), Mattydale (1% Native American/Other), De Witt (0.6% Native American/Other), and Galeville (1.1% Native American/Other). Syracuse is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nedrow (5.2% Native American/Other).

Syracuse's Multiracial Population

8,751 residents of Syracuse identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Syracuse roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Syracuse is ranked #104 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Syracuse is more Multiracial than neighboring De Witt (4.5% Multiracial), and Galeville (5.6% Multiracial). Syracuse is less Multiracial than neighboring Lyncourt (6% Multiracial), Mattydale (6.6% Multiracial), and Nedrow (8.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.