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Sylvan Beach

New York · 890 residents · 0.687 sq mi
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Sylvan Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,089. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 181 residents. 20% 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 $104,700. With a median age of 56.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% 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
890
−17%since 2000
from 1,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,295 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,559 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.1
+36%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6387699011K1K1990201020202024Sylvan Beach
2024881
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,089
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,978 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,543
+73%since 2000
from $15,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,046)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(834)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(25)
Diversity Score13.4%(119)
Diversity Score
13
+220%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.3 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvan Beach, New York?

Sylvan Beach, New York has about 890 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvan Beach, New York?

The typical household in Sylvan Beach, New York earns about $45,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvan Beach, New York expensive?

In Sylvan Beach, New York, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvan Beach, New York?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvan Beach, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvan Beach, New York?

About 19.7% of people in Sylvan Beach, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvan Beach, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvan Beach, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 229 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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