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Sylvester

West Virginia · 171 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Sylvester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $71,300. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−12%since 2000
from 195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 774 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
−13%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
762153544936321990201020202024Sylvester
2024131
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$23,908
−2%since 2000
from $24,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(163)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(10)
Diversity Score
6
+54%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.1 min
+91%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−51.6 ptssince 2013
from 63.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sylvester, West Virginia?

Sylvester, West Virginia has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sylvester, West Virginia earns about $56,000 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Sylvester, West Virginia?

About 34.7% 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 24.5% 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 13 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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