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Syracuse Unified School District 494
Syracuse Unified School District 494 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 2,471. The median household income is $70,250 and the median age is 32.1.
2,471
Population
3
People / sq mi
$70,250
Median Income
32.1
Median Age
Syracuse Unified School District 494 covers 997 sq mi of land at 2.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,250
Median Household Income
$29,091
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$115,800
Median Home Value
$909
Median Rent
77.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
79.9%
High School+
20.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Syracuse Unified School District 494 serves a community with a population of 2,471 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Syracuse Unified School District 494 is $70,250, with a per capita income of $29,091. The poverty rate is 4.3%.
Syracuse Unified School District 494 is 62.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.4% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Syracuse Unified School District 494, 79.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Syracuse Unified School District 494 is $115,800, with a median rent of $909. The homeownership rate is 77.1%.
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Data for Syracuse Unified School District 494 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2012150).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.