Population 15,722 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cicero
Household size in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.21 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cicero has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the Syracuse area as a whole, where it has 2.34 people. Household size has dropped from 2.69 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.9 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Cicero is 42.9 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The Syracuse area as a whole looks much the same. The median age has climbed from 40.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Cicero: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Cicero
Renters in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cicero is largely a place of homeowners: only 15.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (32.3%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Cicero: 6.4% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Cicero are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing. Only 28 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $774 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,015 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,196 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$423 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Cicero costs $1,196 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in the Syracuse area overall ($1,138). Rents are up $423 a month from 2006–10, a 55% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 37.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Cicero
Bachelor's degrees in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 39.6% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About four in ten adults 25 and older in Cicero (39.6%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Cicero: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Cicero has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York cities.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Cicero
| Period | Cicero | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Cicero has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Cicero compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cicero | 2.48 | 42.9 | 8.5% | 15.7% | 6.4% | 1986 | $1,196 | 39.6% | 96.9% | 3.2% |
| North Syracuse | 2.38 | 39.7 | 9.8% | 32.8% | 3.9% | 1958 | $941 | 21.8% | 90.7% | 3.3% |
| Clay | 2.68 | 39.6 | 7.2% | 13.5% | 2.3% | 1991 | $1,487 | 39.3% | 93.7% | 5.3% |
| Brewerton | 2.49 | 44.5 | 12.3% | 23.6% | 8.3% | 1987 | $1,114 | 36.4% | 93.2% | 5.6% |
| Mattydale | 2.43 | 41.7 | 12.4% | 19.6% | 3.6% | 1952 | $1,195 | 20.0% | 93.0% | 5.5% |
| Bridgeport | 2.44 | 46.2 | 12.0% | 11.2% | 16.8% | 1974 | $1,012 | 31.7% | 94.4% | 4.4% |
| Liverpool | 2.22 | 41.6 | 9.0% | 36.8% | 3.9% | 1976 | $1,357 | 41.1% | 94.0% | 3.9% |
| Lyncourt | 2.33 | 42.1 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 7.5% | 1956 | $1,110 | 19.3% | 87.9% | 8.1% |
| East Syracuse | 2.32 | 44.4 | 10.2% | 23.9% | 5.4% | 1964 | $1,235 | 34.6% | 92.3% | 5.2% |
| Minoa | 2.37 | 42.1 | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 1964 | $1,077 | 36.9% | 93.6% | 8.0% |
| Constantia | 2.58 | 48.7 | 8.7% | 7.7% | 22.1% | 1976 | $869 | 14.9% | 86.5% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Cicero. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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