Syracuse, Ohio

Syracuse is a village in Meigs County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 826 at the 2010 census.

Syracuse, Ohio
Village
Community center and former school
Location of Syracuse, Ohio
Location of Syracuse in Meigs County
Coordinates: 38°59′59″N 81°58′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyMeigs
TownshipSutton
Area
 • Total0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2)
 • Land0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population
 • Total826
 • Estimate 
(2019)[4]
816
 • Density927.27/sq mi (358.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
45779
Area code(s)740
FIPS code39-76050[5]
GNIS feature ID1056540[2]

Geography

Syracuse is located at 38°59′59″N 81°58′22″W (38.999757, -81.972829).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.96 square miles (2.49 km2), of which 0.93 square miles (2.41 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[7]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1860720—
18701,27376.8%
18801,54521.4%
1930678—
1940676−0.3%
19507003.6%
19607314.4%
1970684−6.4%
198094638.3%
1990827−12.6%
20008796.3%
2010826−6.0%
2019 (est.)816[4]−1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2010 census

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 826 people, 360 households, and 248 families living in the village. The population density was 888.2 inhabitants per square mile (342.9/km2). There were 418 housing units at an average density of 449.5 per square mile (173.6/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.1% of the population.

There were 360 households, of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 45.8 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.4% were from 25 to 44; 29.3% were from 45 to 64; and 21.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 879 people, 382 households, and 258 families living in the village. The population density was 952.8 people per square mile (368.9/km2). There were 423 housing units at an average density of 458.5 per square mile (177.5/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.84% White, 0.91% African American, 0.23% Native American, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.11% of the population.

There were 382 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,423, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $41,389 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,279. About 11.8% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.4% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Public education in the village of Syracuse is provided by the Southern Local School District. Campuses serving the village include Southern Elementary School (Grades K-8) and Southern High School (Grades 9-12).

See also

Notable person

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  4. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-01-25. Retrieved 2013-01-06.
  8. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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