Syracuse, Ohio facts for kids
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Syracuse, Ohio
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Village
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Community center and former school
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Location of Syracuse, Ohio
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Location of Syracuse in Meigs County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Meigs |
| Township | Sutton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 781 |
| • Density | 887.50/sq mi (342.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45779
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| Area code(s) | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-76050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399945 |
Syracuse is a small village located in Meigs County, Ohio, United States. It sits right along the Ohio River. In the 2020 census, 781 people lived there.
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Where is Syracuse, Ohio?
Syracuse is found in the state of Ohio, in the United States. The village covers a total area of about 2.34 square kilometers (0.90 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Syracuse?
The number of people living in Syracuse has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 720 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,273 | 76.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,545 | 21.4% | |
| 1930 | 678 | — | |
| 1940 | 676 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 700 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 731 | 4.4% | |
| 1970 | 684 | −6.4% | |
| 1980 | 946 | 38.3% | |
| 1990 | 827 | −12.6% | |
| 2000 | 879 | 6.3% | |
| 2010 | 826 | −6.0% | |
| 2020 | 781 | −5.4% | |
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Syracuse Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 826 people living in Syracuse. These people made up 360 households, with 248 of them being families. The village had about 342 people per square kilometer (888 people per square mile).
Most of the people living in Syracuse were White (97.2%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.5% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds.
The average age of people in Syracuse in 2010 was 45.8 years.
- 20.3% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 21.8% were 65 years old or older.
- The rest were between 18 and 64 years old.
Education in Syracuse
Students in Syracuse attend public schools run by the Southern Local School District.
- Younger students (Kindergarten to 8th grade) go to Southern Elementary School.
- Older students (9th to 12th grade) attend Southern High School.
Famous People from Syracuse
- Rollie Hemsley was a baseball player who came from Syracuse.
See also
In Spanish: Syracuse (Ohio) para niños
