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Sylvia

Kansas · 212 residents (2025 est.) · 0.289 sq mi
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Sylvia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,271. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 102 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,600. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−34%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
675 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+48%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951562182793411990201020202024Sylvia
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,271
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,613
+100%since 2000
from $17,322 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
+7%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services7.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
3.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+58%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(285)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score16.9%(33)
Diversity Score
17
+153%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−20%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.8%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2012
from 7.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvia, Kansas?

Sylvia, Kansas has about 195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvia, Kansas?

The typical household in Sylvia, Kansas earns about $44,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvia, Kansas expensive?

In Sylvia, Kansas, the median home is worth about $58,600.

How educated are people in Sylvia, Kansas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvia, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvia, Kansas?

About 12.6% of people in Sylvia, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvia, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvia, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 125 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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