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Sykesville

Pennsylvania · 1,115 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 $39,018. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% 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 $73,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
1,115
−11%since 2000
from 1,246 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
704 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+10%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8469931K1K1K1990201020202024Sykesville
2024895
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,018
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,719 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,321
+69%since 2000
from $14,398 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
36.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+8%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(1,238)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,047)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(36)
Diversity Score
3
+172%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+85%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

Sykesville, Pennsylvania has about 1,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sykesville, Pennsylvania earns about $39,018 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 $73,300, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Sykesville, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% 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 19.6% 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 272 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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