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Sylvania

Ohio · 19,011 residents · 6.665 sq mi
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Sylvania is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,287. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $182,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,011
+2%since 2000
from 18,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,852 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 2,801 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K18K19K20K1990201020202024Sylvania
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,287
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,358 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,037
+46%since 2000
from $28,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $524 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−11%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(16,452)
Black3%(571)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(783)
Asian2.2%(424)
Other2.8%(533)
Diversity Score28.4%(5,398)
Diversity Score
28
+148%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−90.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvania, Ohio?

Sylvania, Ohio has about 19,011 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvania, Ohio?

The typical household in Sylvania, Ohio earns about $77,287 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 $182,100, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvania, Ohio?

About 48.9% 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 5.9% 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 1,710 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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