Sylvania is a city located in Lucas County Ohio. Sylvania has a 2024 population of 19,033. Sylvania is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,039 in 2020.
The average household income in Sylvania is $118,201 with a poverty rate of 5.35%. The median age in Sylvania is 40.4 years: 37.3 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sylvania was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,985 | 89.22% |
| Two or more races | 818 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 581 | 3.05% |
| Asian | 548 | 2.88% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,509 | 2.46 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 4,097 | 3.09 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 2,440 | 1.2 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
| Female | 811 | 3.03 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 161 | 2.58 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 274 | 2.1% |
| Associates Degree | 1,690 | 12.96% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,596 | 27.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,001 | 23.02% |
| High School Graduate | 2,324 | 17.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 0.32% |
| Some College | 2,111 | 16.19% |
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 | 11,769 | 11,589 | 6,072 |
| Asian | 381 | 366 | 234 |
| 2+ Races | 339 | 313 | 130 |
| Black | 338 | 257 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 298 | 284 | 162 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 61.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,997 | $74,738 | $61,354 |
| Graduate Degree | $95,152 | $120,313 | $73,011 |
| High School Graduate | $34,733 | $46,673 | $30,653 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,891 | $72,033 | $47,680 |
| Some College | $44,091 | $60,139 | $40,181 |
$60,891
Average Earnings
$72,033
Average Male
$47,680
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.41% of Sylvania residents speak only English, while 6.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,007 | 808 | 5.05% |
| Black | 549 | 110 | 20.04% |
| Multiple | 743 | 31 | 4.17% |
| Other | 99 | 21 | 21.21% |
| Hispanic | 839 | 21 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 536 | 15 | 2.8% |
5.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.93%
Male Poverty Rate
6.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sylvania is Other, with 21.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sylvania is Hispanic, with 2.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.3%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.92% |
| High School | 10.35% |
| Some College | 4.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.64% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.78% |
| Female Employed | 4.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,093 | $132,887 |
| Households | $95,610 | $118,201 |
| Married Families | $128,295 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,844 | $84,369 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.1%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
836
Number of Veterans
752
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 331 |
| Second Gulf War | 184 |
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| Korea | 53 |
| World War II | 30 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 284 |
| 35 to 54 | 224 |
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 64 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 769 | 5.92% |
| Black | 34 | 9.88% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 8.15% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
72.63%
Born in Sylvania
95.32%
Native Born
4.68%
Foreign Born
1.51%
Non Citizen
3.17%
Naturalized
95.32% of Sylvania residents were born in the United States, with 72.63% having been born in Ohio. 1.51% 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 | 19,027 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 19,028 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 19,029 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 19,031 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 19,032 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 19,033 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 19,035 | -15 | -0.08% |
| 2022 | 19,050 | -16 | -0.08% |
| 2021 | 19,066 | 27 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 19,039 | -290 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 19,329 | 117 | 0.61% |
| 2018 | 19,212 | 85 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 19,127 | 50 | 0.26% |
| 2016 | 19,077 | 46 | 0.24% |
| 2015 | 19,031 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 19,036 | 27 | 0.14% |
| 2013 | 19,009 | 34 | 0.18% |
| 2012 | 18,975 | -37 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 19,012 | -64 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 19,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,670 | 1,369 | 7.91% |
| 1990 | 17,301 | 1,774 | 11.43% |
| 1980 | 15,527 | 3,496 | 29.06% |
| 1970 | 12,031 | 6,844 | 131.95% |
| 1960 | 5,187 | -13,840 | -72.74% |