Syracuse, Utah

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Image:UTMap-doton-Syracue.PNG Syracuse is a city located in Davis County, Utah, between the Great Salt Lake and Interstate 15, about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City.

As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,398 and by 2004 was estimated at 16,158. The city grew rapidly during the 1990s; city officials estimate it continues to grow by 15% per year.

Syracuse was incorporated on September 3, 1935.

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Geography

Syracuse is located at 41°5'3" North, 112°3'48" West (41.084167, -112.063426)Template:GR, at an approximate elevation of 4,240 feet (1,290 meters).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.6 km² (8.7 mi²), none of which is covered with water. The city is located on the eastern side of the Great Salt Lake. Syracuse, like many other places in Utah and surrounding desert states, has hot, dry summers, and cold, snowy winters. Spring is the wettest season.

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Demographics

As of the census Template:GR of 2000, there were 9,398 people, 2,490 households, and 2,263 families residing in the city. The population density was 416.6/km² (1,078.9/mi²). There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 115.3/km² (298.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.81% White, 1.40% Asian, 0.43% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 1.26% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 3.65% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 2,490 households out of which 60.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 83.3% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 9.1% were non-families. 7.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 2.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.77 and the average family size was 3.99.

In the city the population was spread out with 39.8% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 3.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $58,223, and the median income for a family was $60,000. Males had a median income of $41,346 versus $24,792 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,989. 2.4% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line. 2.9% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

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