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Sylvania

Alabama · 1,790 residents · 8.516 sq mi
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Sylvania has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,526. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 17% 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 $86,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
1,790
+51%since 2000
from 1,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
−4%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7841K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sylvania
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,526
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,913
+54%since 2000
from $15,561 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,141)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,471)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(204)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(41)
Diversity Score32.4%(580)
Diversity Score
32
+1568%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.0%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvania, Alabama?

Sylvania, Alabama has about 1,790 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvania, Alabama?

The typical household in Sylvania, Alabama earns about $43,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvania, Alabama expensive?

In Sylvania, Alabama, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvania, Alabama?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvania, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvania, Alabama?

About 10.6% of people in Sylvania, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvania, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvania, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 846 residents, a change of about 90 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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