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Sylvester

West Virginia · 160 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Sylvester is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. Median home value is $95,500. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
160
−18%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
635 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
−13%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
762153544936321990201020202024Sylvester
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$31,152
+28%since 2000
from $24,420 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing32.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information30.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(191)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvester, West Virginia?

Sylvester, West Virginia has about 160 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sylvester, West Virginia?

The typical household in Sylvester, West Virginia earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sylvester, West Virginia expensive?

In Sylvester, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvester, West Virginia?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sylvester, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sylvester, West Virginia?

About 1.5% of people in Sylvester, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sylvester, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sylvester, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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