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Sylvia

Kansas · 215 residents · 0.289 sq mi
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Sylvia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
72% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−28%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
744 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,028 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951562182793411990201020202024Sylvia
2024195
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,838
+95%since 2000
from $17,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade41.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
28.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(186)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score14.4%(31)
Diversity Score
14
+116%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvia, Kansas?

Sylvia, Kansas has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvia, Kansas?

The typical household in Sylvia, Kansas earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sylvia, Kansas?

About 6.3% 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 11.8% 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 105 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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