Syracuse, Nebraska is a small town located in Otoe County with a population of 2,797. It has a population density of 28 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the average US population density of 93 people per square mile. The town’s local businesses include casual dining restaurants like Syracuse Cafe and Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant, as well as stores such as C & C Grocery and All Seasons Feeds & Farm Supply.
Year-round outdoor activities for residents include fishing and hunting at nearby lakes like Wahoo Lake and Big Blue River Lake; camping at Dogwood Hills Campground or Cottonwood Campground; biking along the various trails throughout the area; and golfing at courses like Quail Run Golf Course or Oak Valley Golf Course. Organizations for Syracuse residents to join include Kiwanis Club of Syracuse, Eastern Star Chapter #60, and Otoe Masonic Lodge #65. Local sporting events are held throughout the year including basketball games at Otoe County Schools or Syracuse High School gymnasiums and softball tournaments in summer in local parks.
The population in Syracuse (zip 68446) is 2,797. There are 28 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Syracuse (zip 68446) is 45.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Syracuse (zip 68446) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Syracuse (zip 68446)
- 59.9% are married
- 9.9% are divorced
- 33.1% are married with children
- 12.8% have children, but are single
Race in Syracuse (zip 68446)
- 98.5% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander