Syracuse is a middle-income small town of 3,233.
Syracuse is a Indiana town in Elkhart County, Indiana, home to 3,233 residents. Median household income is $71,833.
Definition and scope
Located in Elkhart County, Indiana, Syracuse operates within Indiana's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Elkhart-Goshen, IN metropolitan area.
Who lives here
Syracuse has approximately 3,233 residents. The median age is 42.0 years. Roughly 72% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $199,400.
Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):
- White (non-Hispanic): 90.1%
- Black or African American: 0.0%
- Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
- Asian: 0.4%
Economy and earnings
Median household income in Syracuse is $71,833. Poverty rate stands at 4.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.3%. Educational attainment: 19.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public services and infrastructure
Available public services on file for Syracuse:
- Public schools: 3
- Public libraries: 1
- Fire stations: 3
- Police stations: 3
- Hospitals: 3
Getting around
The nearest commercial airport serving Syracuse is Wawasee Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Kosciusko County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Elkhart, Indiana.
Geography and climate
Syracuse sits at an elevation of 859 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.
References
- Indiana State Authority — state-level reference for Indiana.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
- Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.