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Sylvania

Georgia · 2,634 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 $30,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,634
−2%since 2000
from 2,675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 530 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+6%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sylvania
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,595
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,426 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,418
+39%since 2000
from $16,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$460
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
42.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.6%(1,254)
Black44.6%(1,175)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(66)
Asian1.4%(36)
Other2.4%(62)
Diversity Score69.9%(1,842)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+148%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvania, Georgia?

Sylvania, Georgia has about 2,634 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvania, Georgia?

The typical household in Sylvania, Georgia earns about $30,595 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvania, Georgia?

About 17.1% 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 17.0% of people in Sylvania, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvania, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvania, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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