Sylvester is a city located in Worth County Georgia. Sylvester has a 2024 population of 5,377. It is also the county seat of Worth County. Sylvester is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually and its population has decreased by -4.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,612 in 2020.
The average household income in Sylvester is $70,265 with a poverty rate of 24.92%. The median age in Sylvester is 42.2 years: 41.4 years for males, and 42.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sylvester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,251 | 58.5% |
| White | 1,991 | 35.83% |
| Two or more races | 217 | 3.9% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 38 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,210 | 2.44 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Married | 807 | 2.67 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 657 | 1.04 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 468 | 3.44 | 44 | 56 |
| Male | 278 | 3.39 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 407 | 11.1% |
| Associates Degree | 452 | 12.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 434 | 11.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 170 | 4.64% |
| High School Graduate | 1,505 | 41.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 576 | 15.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,037 | 1,571 | 37 |
| White | 1,495 | 1,461 | 528 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 50 | 17 |
| Asian | 42 | 31 | 20 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,878 | $142,692 | $45,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $104,896 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,435 | $38,271 | $17,794 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,118 | $11,184 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,122 | $41,121 | $34,625 |
| Some College | $52,500 | $53,125 | $50,804 |
$39,122
Average Earnings
$41,121
Average Male
$34,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Sylvester residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.61% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,196 | 1,145 | 35.83% |
| White | 1,907 | 147 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 58 | 34 | 58.62% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Multiple | 189 | 15 | 7.94% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
24.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.12%
Male Poverty Rate
28.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sylvester is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sylvester is White, with 7.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.06% |
| High School | 21.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.66% |
| Some College | 10.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.61% |
| Female Employed | 10.46% |
| Male Employed | 6.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,137 | $82,740 |
| Households | $59,808 | $70,265 |
| Married Families | $87,422 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,851 | $30,982 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
28.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
317
Number of Veterans
297
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 82 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Vietnam | 79 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 75+ | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 157 | 9.2% |
| Black | 111 | 4.85% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 32.14% |
| Other Race | 22 | 57.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
86%
Born in Sylvester
99.24%
Native Born
0.76%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
99.24% of Sylvester residents were born in the United States, with 86% having been born in Georgia. 0.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,083 | -59 | -1.15% |
| 2028 | 5,142 | -59 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 5,201 | -58 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 5,259 | -59 | -1.11% |
| 2025 | 5,318 | -59 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 5,377 | -59 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 5,436 | -59 | -1.07% |
| 2022 | 5,495 | -52 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 5,547 | -65 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 5,612 | -156 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 5,768 | 12 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 5,756 | -123 | -2.09% |
| 2017 | 5,879 | -87 | -1.46% |
| 2016 | 5,966 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,972 | -88 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 6,060 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 6,063 | -80 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 6,143 | -68 | -1.09% |
| 2011 | 6,211 | 20 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 6,191 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,990 | 288 | 5.05% |
| 1990 | 5,702 | -158 | -2.7% |
| 1980 | 5,860 | 1,634 | 38.67% |
| 1970 | 4,226 | 616 | 17.06% |
| 1960 | 3,610 | 987 | 37.63% |
| 1950 | 2,623 | -2,460 | -48.4% |