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Sylvania

Ohio · 18,965 residents · 6.665 sq mi
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Sylvania is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $68,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $180,900. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,965
+2%since 2000
from 18,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,845 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.7
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Sylvania
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,488
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,358 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,078
+21%since 2000
from $28,163 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,900
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(17,588)
Black1%(178)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(304)
Asian2.1%(391)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(2,136)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(17,185)
Black2.6%(499)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(548)
Asian2.2%(423)
Other0.6%(112)
Diversity Score19.9%(3,778)
Diversity Score
20
+74%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvania, Ohio?

Sylvania, Ohio has about 18,965 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvania, Ohio?

The typical household in Sylvania, Ohio earns about $68,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvania, Ohio expensive?

In Sylvania, Ohio, the median home is worth about $180,900, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvania, Ohio?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvania, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvania, Ohio?

About 7.3% of people in Sylvania, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvania, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvania, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,664 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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