Sylvania is a town located in DeKalb County Alabama. Sylvania has a 2024 population of 1,813. Sylvania is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,797 in 2020.
The average household income in Sylvania is $74,414 with a poverty rate of 10.57%. The median age in Sylvania is 34.7 years: 39.5 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sylvania was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,682 | 83.89% |
| Other race | 168 | 8.38% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 6.58% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 705 | 2.84 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Married | 347 | 3.52 | 87 | 13 |
| Non Family | 179 | 1.08 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 132 | 3.23 | 30.3 | 69.7 |
| Male | 47 | 3.43 | 66 | 34 |
3.39
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 13.35% |
| Associates Degree | 165 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 191 | 14.33% |
| Graduate Degree | 87 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 426 | 31.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 4.65% |
| Some College | 224 | 16.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,119 | 963 | 274 |
| Hispanic | 149 | 72 | 0 |
| Other Race | 110 | 45 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 52 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 10 | 4 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 36.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $49,286 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,091 | $0 | $63,750 |
| High School Graduate | $40,570 | $41,905 | $25,956 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,417 | $37,159 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $35,446 | $42,064 | $26,677 |
| Some College | $34,643 | $41,250 | $33,036 |
$35,446
Average Earnings
$42,064
Average Male
$26,677
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.94% of Sylvania residents speak only English, while 12.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,643 | 183 | 11.14% |
| Other | 168 | 13 | 7.74% |
| Multiple | 132 | 12 | 9.09% |
| Native | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
10.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.38%
Male Poverty Rate
12.22%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sylvania is Native, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sylvania is Other, with 7.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.38%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.42% |
| High School | 13.62% |
| Some College | 5.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 10.34% |
| Male Employed | 0.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $88,723 |
| Households | $53,973 | $74,414 |
| Married Families | $98,264 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $31,223 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
96
Number of Veterans
73
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 22.56% |
| Other Race | 35 | 28% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 29.51% |
| Native American | 1 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.63%
Born in Sylvania
93.02%
Native Born
6.98%
Foreign Born
4.84%
Non Citizen
2.14%
Naturalized
93.02% of Sylvania residents were born in the United States, with 68.63% having been born in Alabama. 4.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,833 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 1,829 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2027 | 1,825 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 1,821 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 1,817 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2024 | 1,813 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 1,809 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2022 | 1,798 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2021 | 1,799 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 1,797 | -56 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 1,853 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 1,852 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2017 | 1,849 | 14 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 1,835 | 5 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 1,830 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2014 | 1,826 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,822 | -1 | -0.05% |
| 2012 | 1,823 | -7 | -0.38% |
| 2011 | 1,830 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,827 | 0 | 0% |