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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sykesville

Pennsylvania · 1,246 residents · 1.583 sq mi
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Sykesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,719. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,246
−10%since 1990
from 1,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
787 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 876 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.7
+14%since 1990
from 35.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8469931K1K1K1990201020202024Sykesville
2024895
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,719
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,162 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,398
+39%since 1990
from $10,348 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 63.6% in 1990
35.8% rent
1.7
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,378)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score2%(27)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,238)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
1
−39%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

Sykesville, Pennsylvania has about 1,246 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sykesville, Pennsylvania earns about $26,719 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sykesville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sykesville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sykesville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

About 17.1% of people in Sykesville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sykesville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sykesville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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