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Sylvan Springs

Alabama · 1,653 residents · 9.319 sq mi
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Sylvan Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,852. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $172,100. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,653
+13%since 2000
from 1,465 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 157 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+8%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sylvan Springs
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,852
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,004
+33%since 2000
from $20,338 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,439)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,470)
Black3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(65)
Diversity Score20.9%(346)
Diversity Score
21
+584%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvan Springs, Alabama?

Sylvan Springs, Alabama has about 1,653 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvan Springs, Alabama?

The typical household in Sylvan Springs, Alabama earns about $70,852 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvan Springs, Alabama expensive?

In Sylvan Springs, Alabama, the median home is worth about $172,100, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvan Springs, Alabama?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvan Springs, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvan Springs, Alabama?

About 2.3% of people in Sylvan Springs, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvan Springs, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvan Springs, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 240 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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