Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Hamilton County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,826.[3] It is located along Highway 50.
Syracuse, Kansas | |
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City and County seat | |
 Downtown Syracuse (2010) | |
 Location within Hamilton County and Kansas | |
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| Coordinates: 37°58′48″N 101°44′45″W / 37.98000°N 101.74583°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Hamilton |
| Founded | 1873 |
| Incorporated | 1887 |
| Named for | Syracuse, New York |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2) |
| • Land | 4.10 sq mi (10.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,265 ft (995 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,826 |
| • Density | 450/sq mi (170/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 67878 |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-69850 |
| GNIS ID | 2396023[1] |
| Website | syracuseks.gov |
History
editSyracuse began its existence as a stop on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The site was originally called Holidayburg or Holliday in honor of Cyrus K. Holliday, first President of the ATSF railway. In 1873 a group of settlers from Syracuse, New York arrived and the site was renamed to Syracuse.[4][5] In 1886, Syracuse was recognized as the county seat of Hamilton County.[6] Syracuse secured its place in American history on April 5, 1887 by electing an all-woman city council, the first in the nation. The council consisted of Mrs. N. E. Wheeler (mayor), Caroline Johnson Barber, Mrs. W. A. Swartwood, Mrs. S. P. Nott, Mrs. Charles Coe, and Mrs. G. C. Riggles.[7][8]
By 1912, Syracuse was home to more than a thousand souls, 2 banks, a hotel belonging to the Fred Harvey Company, a flour mill, several machine shops, 2 weekly newspapers (Syracuse Journal and the Republican-News), 4 churches, a county high school with 10 teachers, a telegraph and express office, and an international money order post office.[9][10]
Geography
editSyracuse is located along U.S. Route 50 and the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, 16 miles (26 km) from the Colorado border. The Arkansas River runs just south of the City of Syracuse. The countryside south of the Arkansas River is marked by sandhills. Located within these sandhills is the "Syracuse Sand Dunes," a city park covering 1,300 acres (5.3 km2), including a 40-acre (160,000 m2) fishing pond.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.10 square miles (10.62 km2), all of it land.[11]
Climate
editAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Syracuse has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[12]
| Climate data for Syracuse, Kansas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 82 (28) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
100 (38) |
104 (40) |
111 (44) |
114 (46) |
110 (43) |
106 (41) |
99 (37) |
92 (33) |
82 (28) |
114 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 68.6 (20.3) |
75.6 (24.2) |
84.1 (28.9) |
89.3 (31.8) |
95.6 (35.3) |
101.9 (38.8) |
104.4 (40.2) |
101.4 (38.6) |
98.4 (36.9) |
92.4 (33.6) |
79.9 (26.6) |
69.0 (20.6) |
105.3 (40.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.4 (8.0) |
50.6 (10.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
68.7 (20.4) |
77.9 (25.5) |
88.6 (31.4) |
92.9 (33.8) |
90.2 (32.3) |
83.6 (28.7) |
71.2 (21.8) |
57.4 (14.1) |
47.1 (8.4) |
69.6 (20.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 30.0 (−1.1) |
33.8 (1.0) |
43.2 (6.2) |
51.9 (11.1) |
62.2 (16.8) |
72.9 (22.7) |
77.9 (25.5) |
75.6 (24.2) |
67.5 (19.7) |
53.8 (12.1) |
40.7 (4.8) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
53.4 (11.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.5 (−10.3) |
17.0 (−8.3) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
35.2 (1.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
57.2 (14.0) |
63.0 (17.2) |
60.9 (16.1) |
51.4 (10.8) |
36.5 (2.5) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
37.2 (2.9) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −0.4 (−18.0) |
3.1 (−16.1) |
10.1 (−12.2) |
21.2 (−6.0) |
32.8 (0.4) |
45.2 (7.3) |
53.8 (12.1) |
52.8 (11.6) |
37.9 (3.3) |
21.8 (−5.7) |
8.4 (−13.1) |
−1.0 (−18.3) |
−6.4 (−21.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −27 (−33) |
−25 (−32) |
−24 (−31) |
8 (−13) |
21 (−6) |
35 (2) |
44 (7) |
40 (4) |
21 (−6) |
4 (−16) |
−8 (−22) |
−21 (−29) |
−27 (−33) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.33 (8.4) |
0.37 (9.4) |
0.92 (23) |
1.42 (36) |
2.02 (51) |
2.31 (59) |
3.32 (84) |
2.80 (71) |
1.10 (28) |
1.37 (35) |
0.47 (12) |
0.58 (15) |
17.01 (431.8) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 3.3 (8.4) |
2.1 (5.3) |
3.7 (9.4) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.9 (2.3) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
1.6 (4.1) |
3.1 (7.9) |
16.9 (43) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.9 | 2.7 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 7.0 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 58.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.2 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 9.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA[13] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[14] | |||||||||||||
Demographics
edit| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 324 | — | |
| 1900 | 460 | 42.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,126 | 144.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,059 | −6.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,383 | 30.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,226 | −11.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,075 | 69.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,888 | −9.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,720 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,654 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,606 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,824 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,812 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,826 | 0.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
2020 census
editThe 2020 United States census[15] counted 1,826 people, 602 households, and 349 families in Syracuse. The population density was 445.4 per square mile (171.9/km2). There were 720 housing units at an average density of 175.6 per square mile (67.8/km2). The racial makeup was 57.83% (1,056) white, 0.49% (9) black or African-American, 1.15% (21) Native American, 0.16% (3) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander, 24.81% (453) from other races, and 15.55% (284) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 44.0% (793) of the population.
Of the 602 households, 24.4% had children under the age of 18; 47.3% were married couples living together; 26.9% had a female householder with no husband present. 39.0% of households consisted of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.0 and the average family size was 4.1.
25.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 36.7% from 25 to 44, 17.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 100.4 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey[16] estimates show that the median household income was $44,535 (with a margin of error of /- $6,141) and the median family income $53,417 ( /- $5,039). Males had a median income of $38,684 ( /- $4,336) versus $26,165 ( /- $2,933) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,007 ( /- $2,507). Approximately, 6.9% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those ages 65 or over.
2010 census
editAs of the census[17] of 2010, there were 1,812 people, 715 households, and 460 families living in the city. The population density was 442.0 inhabitants per square mile (170.7/km2). There were 832 housing units at an average density of 202.9 per square mile (78.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 76.7% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 32.7% of the population.
There were 715 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.23.
The median age in the city was 32.1 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female.
2000 census
editAs of the census[18] of 2000, there were 1,824 people, 742 households, and 483 families living in the city. The population density was 1,374.0 inhabitants per square mile (530.5/km2). There were 830 housing units at an average density of 625.2 per square mile (241.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.22% White, 0.71% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 17.65% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.42% of the population.
There were 742 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.13.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $37,976. Males had a median income of $29,000 versus $23,482 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,531. About 10.7% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.
Education
editThe community is served by Syracuse USD 494 public school district. The Syracuse school mascot is Bulldogs.[19]
Gallery
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Syracuse welcome sign. -
Northrup Theater in downtown Syracuse. -
Syracuse High School Bulldog mascot. -
Hamilton County courthouse. -
Sequoyah Hotel, early 20th century postcard
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See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Syracuse, Kansas
- ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "Profile of Syracuse, Kansas in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 14, 2021.
- ^ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 201.
- ^ "Profile for Syracuse, Kansas". ePodunk. Archived from the original on January 1, 2017. Retrieved June 11, 2014.
- ^ "County Overview and History in Hamilton County, KS".
- ^ "Hamilton County, Kansas - Kansapedia - Kansas Historical Society".
- ^ "Clarissa Nichols, Susanna Salter, N.E. Wheeler, Minnie D. Morgan, Mary D. Lowman". November 25, 2020.
- ^ "Syracuse - KS-Cyclopedia - 1912".
- ^ "The Syracuse Journal". The Syracuse Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ Climate Summary for Syracuse, Kansas
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Syracuse 1NE, KS". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Dodge City". National Weather Service. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ maxpreps.com
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