Population 12,238 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washington Square
Household size in Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.51 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.86 | 2.50 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.46 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.34 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Washington Square average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the Syracuse area as a whole, where it has 2.34 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.66, as it has 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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2 | 38.9 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.6 | 39.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.3 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.3 | 41.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.3, Washington Square is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.9% | 12.1% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 11.4% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Washington Square: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 6.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Washington Square
Renters in Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.0% | 31.6% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 75.4% | 32.9% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 67.9% | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Washington Square: 67.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 40.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is down 2.1 points from 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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 11.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 9.4% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in Washington Square, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1963 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1964 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Washington Square is a place of older homes: half were built before 1943, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1938 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the west has the oldest housing.
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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $748 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $717 | $794 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $774 | $911 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $958 | $1,138 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$259 | +$390 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Washington Square runs $958 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $259 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 Washington Square
Bachelor's degrees in Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 28.7% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 30.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 31.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 35.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +7.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Washington Square: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the center.
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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.9% | 88.6% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 89.1% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 63.1% | 90.3% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.0% | 91.3% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over three in ten adults in Washington Square never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national rate rose. Washington Square has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Syracuse neighborhood.
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 Washington Square
| Period | Washington Square | Syracuse area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 7.3% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washington Square runs well above the national rate: 9.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.0 points since 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).
Washington Square compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square | 2.61 | 31.3 | 17.6% | 67.9% | 15.7% | 1943 | $958 | 15.5% | 69.0% | 9.7% |
| Northside | 2.63 | 35.0 | 14.4% | 37.1% | 8.0% | 1944 | $1,146 | 20.1% | 81.6% | 8.3% |
| Near Northeast | 1.99 | 38.1 | 13.6% | 81.9% | 16.8% | 1960 | $975 | 23.0% | 81.7% | 8.9% |
| Downtown Syracuse | 1.33 | 32.5 | 2.3% | 95.8% | 8.3% | 1963 | $1,402 | 55.1% | 88.0% | 3.1% |
| Westside | 1.88 | 36.6 | 22.8% | 80.3% | 8.2% | 1942 | $1,116 | 24.2% | 87.3% | 6.7% |
| Lincoln Park-Syracuse | 1.94 | 38.8 | 9.3% | 39.2% | 9.5% | 1947 | $965 | 36.3% | 88.9% | 4.3% |
| Near Westside | 2.49 | 33.2 | 35.0% | 72.7% | 18.1% | 1945 | $955 | 12.8% | 71.9% | 19.1% |
| Near Eastside | 2.01 | 30.3 | 11.6% | 82.6% | 16.1% | 1974 | $1,097 | 45.2% | 86.7% | 2.9% |
| Galeville | 2.00 | 41.1 | 9.3% | 44.3% | 4.5% | 1959 | $1,204 | 36.7% | 91.8% | 8.2% |
| University Hill | 1.53 | 20.5 | 8.0% | 100.0% | 42.6% | 1987 | $973 | 74.2% | 94.0% | 14.5% |
| Southwest | 2.65 | 28.9 | 34.4% | 82.3% | 14.5% | 1949 | $822 | 9.0% | 69.9% | 12.6% |
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 Washington Square. 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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