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Sylvania

Pennsylvania · 215 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Sylvania has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,938. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $117,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 36% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
215
+8%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
192 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.3
+27%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892162432702971990201020202024Sylvania
2024237
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,938
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,610
+75%since 2000
from $15,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(210)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−69.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvania, Pennsylvania?

Sylvania, Pennsylvania has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvania, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sylvania, Pennsylvania earns about $40,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvania, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sylvania, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $117,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvania, Pennsylvania?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvania, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvania, Pennsylvania?

About 15.5% of people in Sylvania, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvania, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvania, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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