Syracuse, Utah
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| Syracuse, Utah | |
| Motto: Provide quality affordable services while promoting community pride, fostering economic development and managing growth. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Utah |
| County | Davis |
| Incorporated | September 3, 1935 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Mayor-council government |
| - Mayor | Frank Panucci |
| Area | |
| - Total | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| - Land | 8.7 sq mi (22.6 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,285 ft (1,306 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 9,398 |
| - Density | 1,078.9/sq mi (416.6/km²) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| - Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP code | 84075 |
| Area code(s) | 801 |
| FIPS code | 49-74810[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1433147[2] |
| Website: http://www.syracuseut.com | |
Syracuse is a city in Davis County, Utah, United States, between the Great Salt Lake and Interstate 15, about 25 miles north of Salt Lake City. It is part of the Ogden–Clearfield, Utah Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Syracuse was incorporated on September 3, 1935.
As of the 2000 census, the city population was 9,398 and by 2006 was estimated at 21,100[3]. The city grew rapidly during the 1990s; city officials estimate it continues to grow by 12% per year.
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[edit] Geography
Syracuse is located at (41.084167, -112.063426)[4], 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 8.7 square miles (22.6 km²), 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.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 9,398 people, 2,490 households, and 2,263 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,078.9 people per square mile (416.6/km²). There were 2,601 housing units at an average density of 298.6/sq mi (115.3/km²). 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. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population.
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 3.8 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. About 2.1% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Commercial Development
In the Spring of 2006, a large national commercial developer began construction on a new Town Center which is located on the land south of Syracuse Jr. High School and within walking distance of the city offices, police and fire stations, community center, and many of the city's houses. The Town Center Development will include many large retail chains such as a Starbucks, Wendy's (announced), Checker Auto Parts, Baskin Robbins, Godfather's Pizza, Papa Murphy's Take-and-Bake Pizza, Quiznos, Taco Del Mar , Gandolfo's, and The UPS Store. Some other small locally-owned businesses have also located in this establishment, including Artichoke Fields, Happy Rabbit Snow & Skate, and The Mobile Source (an exclusive T-Mobile dealer). All these retail stores are anchored around a Wal-Mart Supercenter. The town center may also include other restaurants and housing areas.
Syracuse Town Center Stores (either open or under construction):
- American Family Insurance
- Artichoke Fields
- Baskin Robbins
- Checker Auto Parts
- FitnesStar Health Club
- Happy Rabbit Snow & Skate
- Isola Tan
- The Mobile Source
- Papa Murphy's
- Quiznos
- Starbucks
- Taco del Mar
- The UPS Store
- Wal-Mart Supercenter
Also, a notification has been posted by Hawes Brubaker Neider, LLC just west of the new Wal-Mart Supercenter that says that a "Syracuse Cinema, restaurants, retail space and office space" are coming in 2008. The 10 acre parcel will be developed to include a 6-screen stadium seated theater, with retail pads, restaurant, retail and office space available. Leasing information can be obtained by contacting Hawes Brubaker Neider at 801-277-1011. Construction of the new cinema and adjacent retail locations began on Thursday, July 19, 2007. The theater opened May 22, 2008, although only 2 of the 6 screens were showing any movies. The theater's name, as posted on a grand opening banner, is "Syracuse Stadium 6".
Lots on Antelope Drive are also available, offering big box, mid-box, and small business properties. A November 2007 vote overturned a decision to block the serving of alcohol in the city, as citizens hoped to attract high-quality "sit-down" restaurants.
[edit] Schools
- Syracuse Elementary
- Bluff Ridge Elementary
- Cook Elementary
- Buffalo Point Elementary (under construction)
- Syracuse Arts Academy (Elementary Charter School)
- Syracuse Jr. High School
- Syracuse High School
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ demographic information on official city website
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Official Website of Syracuse City, Utah
- Syracuse history, from the city's official website
- Syracuse, Utah is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Map of cities in Davis County, from the county's official website
- Local Syracuse, Utah Weather, live data is provided by a personal weather station located in the Hansen Meadows subdivision.
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