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Sylvania

Georgia · 2,956 residents · 5.046 sq mi
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Sylvania has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,632. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $91,500. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,956
+11%since 2000
from 2,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.1
−7%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sylvania
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,632
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,426 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,591
+15%since 2000
from $16,181 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
29.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+22%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(1,521)
Black41.5%(1,109)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(25)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(1,674)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.8%(1,354)
Black50.5%(1,492)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(41)
Asian1.2%(34)
Other5.4%(161)
Diversity Score71.2%(2,104)
Diversity Score
71
+14%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+113%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.4%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvania, Georgia?

Sylvania, Georgia has about 2,956 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvania, Georgia?

The typical household in Sylvania, Georgia earns about $32,632 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvania, Georgia expensive?

In Sylvania, Georgia, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvania, Georgia?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvania, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvania, Georgia?

About 20.5% of people in Sylvania, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvania, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvania, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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