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Sylvania Overview

1,971
TOTAL POPULATION
831
MALE POPULATION
1,140
FEMALE POPULATION
72.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
137.18
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,029
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,993
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,000
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sylvania Zip Codes

Sylvania Area Codes

Race in Sylvania

The most populous races in Sylvania are White / Caucasian (1,750 | 88.8%), Hispanic or Latino (150 | 7.6%), and Two or more Races (128 | 6.5%).
Race in Sylvania
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American50.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1507.6%
Native / Alaskan120.6%
White / Caucasian1,75088.8%
Two or more Races1286.5%
Some other Race763.9%
Total1,971100.0%

Ancestry in Sylvania

The most populous ancestries reported in Sylvania are American (252 | 12.8%), Irish (217 | 11.0%), German (216 | 11.0%), English (169 | 8.6%), and Mexican (128 | 6.5%), together accounting for 49.8% of all Sylvania residents.
Ancestry in Sylvania
Ancestry# Population% Population
American25212.8%
Central American211.1%
Central American Indian40.2%
Cherokee773.9%
Czech150.8%
Dutch311.6%
English1698.6%
European201.0%
French120.6%
German21611.0%
Greek60.3%
Guatemalan211.1%
Irish21711.0%
Italian211.1%
Jamaican40.2%
Mexican1286.5%
Norwegian110.6%
Polish180.9%
Scotch-Irish261.3%
Scottish120.6%
Swedish40.2%
Swiss50.3%
Welsh130.7%
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Immigrants in Sylvania

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sylvania came from Central America (75 | 3.8%), Latin America (75 | 3.8%), Mexico (62 | 3.2%), and Guatemala (13 | 0.7%), together accounting for 11.4% of all Sylvania residents.
Immigrants in Sylvania
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America753.8%
Guatemala130.7%
Latin America753.8%
Mexico623.2%
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Sex and Age in Sylvania

Sex and Age in Sylvania

The most populous age groups in Sylvania are 40 to 44 Years (84 | 10.1%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (132 | 11.6%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years43 (5.2%)38 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years82 (9.9%)118 (10.3%)
10 to 14 Years47 (5.7%)120 (10.5%)
15 to 19 Years41 (4.9%)61 (5.3%)
20 to 24 Years26 (3.1%)49 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years71 (8.5%)132 (11.6%)
30 to 34 Years21 (2.5%)84 (7.4%)
35 to 39 Years75 (9.0%)86 (7.5%)
40 to 44 Years84 (10.1%)81 (7.1%)
45 to 49 Years72 (8.7%)48 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years51 (6.1%)41 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years56 (6.7%)72 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years22 (2.6%)63 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years36 (4.3%)48 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years52 (6.3%)50 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years30 (3.6%)40 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years14 (1.7%)9 (0.8%)
85 Years and over8 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total831 (100.0%)1,140 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sylvania

Median Family Size in Sylvania

The median family size in Sylvania is 3.36 persons per family, with married-couple families (309 | 59.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.47 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (53 | 10.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sylvania
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple309 (59.5%)3.47
Single Male/Father53 (10.2%)3.06
Single Female/Mother157 (30.2%)3.24
Total Families519 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Sylvania

The median household size in Sylvania is 2.76 persons per household, with married-couple households (309 | 43.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.47 persons per household. non-family households (196 | 27.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.07 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sylvania
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple309 (43.2%)3.47
Single Male/Father53 (7.4%)3.19
Single Female/Mother157 (22.0%)3.31
Non-family196 (27.4%)1.07
Total Households715 (100.0%)2.76

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sylvania

Out of a total of 715 households in Sylvania, 519 (72.6%) are family households, while 196 (27.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 194, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 183.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sylvania
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-183 (25.6%)
2-Person Households194 (27.1%)13 (1.8%)
3-Person Households150 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households131 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households36 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total519 (72.6%)196 (27.4%)

Female Fertility in Sylvania

Fertility by Age in Sylvania

Average fertility rate in Sylvania is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sylvania
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years4 (33.3%)66.0
20 to 34 years8 (66.7%)30.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sylvania

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sylvania
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sylvania

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sylvania
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)75.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sylvania

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sylvania
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sylvania

Income Overview in Sylvania

Per Capita Income in Sylvania is $27,029, while median incomes of families and households are $59,750 and $50,993 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,971$27,029
Median Family Income519$59,750
Mean Family Income519$81,648
Median Household Income715$50,993
Mean Household Income715$67,521
Income Deficit519$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,97135.92%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,97164.08¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,9710.47

Earnings by Sex in Sylvania

Average Earnings in Sylvania are $29,602, $38,818 for men and $24,873 for women, a difference of 35.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Sylvania
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male428 (43.2%)$38,818
Female562 (56.8%)$24,873
Total990 (100.0%)$29,602

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sylvania

The most common earnings brackets in Sylvania are $35,000 to $39,999 for men (73 | 17.1%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (106 | 18.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sylvania
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (2.1%)55 (9.8%)
$2,500 to $4,9997 (1.6%)37 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49917 (4.0%)7 (1.3%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (0.7%)7 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (0.9%)23 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49915 (3.5%)27 (4.8%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.7%)41 (7.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4995 (1.2%)28 (5.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99926 (6.1%)59 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99923 (5.4%)106 (18.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99955 (12.9%)16 (2.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99973 (17.1%)21 (3.7%)
$40,000 to $44,99973 (17.1%)6 (1.1%)
$45,000 to $49,9996 (1.4%)7 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99921 (4.9%)4 (0.7%)
$55,000 to $64,99921 (4.9%)70 (12.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (6.5%)35 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (2.6%)10 (1.8%)
$100,000+28 (6.5%)3 (0.5%)
Total428 (100.0%)562 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sylvania

Average earnings in Sylvania are $39,661 for men and $26,042 for women, a difference of 34.3%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,076, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $27,222. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $54,375, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $2,499.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sylvania
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,354$2,499
High School Diploma$41,076$27,656
College or Associate's Degree$27,222$24,470
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$39,661$26,042

Family Income in Sylvania

Family Income Brackets in Sylvania

According to the Sylvania family income data, there are 126 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 5 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sylvania
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000234.4%
$10,000 to $14,999132.5%
$15,000 to $24,999214.0%
$25,000 to $34,9999418.1%
$35,000 to $49,999132.5%
$50,000 to $74,99912624.3%
$75,000 to $99,9998416.2%
$100,000 to $149,99912123.3%
$150,000 to $199,99951.0%
$200,000+193.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sylvania

4-person families (115 | 22.2%) account for the highest median family income in Sylvania with $100,607 per family, while 2-person families (194 | 37.4%) have the highest median income of $27,647 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sylvania
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families194 (37.4%)$55,294
3-Person Families166 (32.0%)$50,972
4-Person Families115 (22.2%)$100,607
5-Person Families36 (6.9%)$0
6-Person Families8 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total519 (100.0%)$59,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sylvania

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sylvania
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners49 (9.4%)$34,688
1 Earner225 (43.3%)$0
2 Earners180 (34.7%)$84,688
3+ Earners65 (12.5%)$116,198
Total519 (100.0%)$59,750

Household Income in Sylvania

Household Income Brackets in Sylvania

With 139 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Sylvania, accounting for 19.4% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.7%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sylvania
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000405.6%
$10,000 to $14,999405.6%
$15,000 to $24,999689.5%
$25,000 to $34,99913919.4%
$35,000 to $49,999578.0%
$50,000 to $74,99912617.6%
$75,000 to $99,99910014.0%
$100,000 to $149,99912116.9%
$150,000 to $199,99950.7%
$200,000+192.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sylvania

The median household income in Sylvania is $50,993, with the highest median household income of $77,891 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 279 households (39.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 27 households (3.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sylvania
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years27 (3.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years279 (39.0%)$77,891
45 to 64 Years214 (29.9%)$52,500
65+ Years195 (27.3%)$38,516
Total715 (100.0%)$50,993

Poverty in Sylvania

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvania

With 11.2% poverty level for males and 14.1% for females among the residents of Sylvania, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (32.6%) and 27 females (71.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (32.6%)27 (71.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (40.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)18 (40.9%)
18 to 24 Years14 (31.1%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)60 (27.8%)
35 to 44 Years14 (8.8%)12 (7.2%)
45 to 54 Years34 (27.6%)12 (13.5%)
55 to 64 Years17 (21.8%)8 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (10.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (11.2%)161 (14.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvania

According to the poverty statistics in Sylvania, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years29 (67.4%)11 (28.9%)
5 Years35 (100.0%)21 (60.0%)
6 to 11 Years49 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years45 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
15 Years8 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years14 (100.0%)26 (59.1%)
18 to 24 Years31 (68.9%)61 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years92 (100.0%)156 (72.2%)
35 to 44 Years145 (91.2%)155 (92.8%)
45 to 54 Years89 (72.4%)77 (86.5%)
55 to 64 Years61 (78.2%)127 (94.1%)
65 to 74 Years88 (100.0%)88 (89.8%)
75 Years and over52 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
Total738 (88.8%)979 (85.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sylvania

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sylvania show that 3.6% or 11 of the total 309 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 4.0%, comprising of 6 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sylvania
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children137 (96.5%)5 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children145 (96.0%)6 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total298 (96.4%)11 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sylvania

According to the poverty data in Sylvania, 32.1% or 17 single-father households and 14.6% or 23 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (47.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sylvania
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children8 (47.1%)11 (22.9%)
1 or 2 Children9 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17 (32.1%)23 (14.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sylvania

The poverty data for Sylvania shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 40 of the single-parent households (19.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (4.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (92.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sylvania
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (3.5%)19 (29.2%)
1 or 2 Children6 (4.0%)9 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)12 (92.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (3.6%)40 (19.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Sylvania

Employment by Class of Employer in Sylvania

Among the 959 employed individuals in Sylvania, private company employees (782 | 81.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (50 | 5.2%), and local government employees (46 | 4.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sylvania
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees78281.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)212.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)505.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations414.3%
Local Government Employees464.8%
State Government Employees80.8%
Federal Government Employees40.4%
Unpaid Family Workers70.7%
Total959100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sylvania

According to the labor force statistics for Sylvania, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,510), 66.2% or 1,000 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 34 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 95.7% or 312 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sylvania
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years58 (65.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years63 (84.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years175 (86.2%)8 (4.6%)
30 to 34 Years98 (93.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years312 (95.7%)16 (5.1%)
45 to 54 Years141 (66.5%)5 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years60 (46.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years45 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (17.2%)5 (15.6%)
75 Years and over15 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,000 (66.2%)34 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sylvania

According to labor force statistics for Sylvania, 78.5% of individuals (831) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,059) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 29 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 95.8% or 204 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.0% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sylvania
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School128 (70.3%)7 (3.9%)
High School Diploma282 (78.8%)18 (5.0%)
College / Associate Degree217 (70.9%)14 (4.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher204 (95.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total831 (78.5%)37 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sylvania

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sylvania are Health Diagnosing & Treating (92 | 9.5%), Community & Social Service (90 | 9.3%), Management (62 | 6.4%), Legal Services & Support (58 | 6.0%), and Health Technologists (22 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sylvania

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sylvania, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Management24 (38.7%)38 (61.3%)
Business & Financial1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (4.4%)86 (95.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (19.1%)17 (80.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating3 (3.3%)89 (96.7%)
Health Technologists3 (13.6%)19 (86.4%)
Total (Category)44 (16.9%)216 (83.1%)
Total (Overall)415 (43.0%)550 (57.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sylvania are Food Preparation & Serving (58 | 6.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (29 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (26 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (14 | 1.5%), and Security & Protection (9 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Sylvania

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sylvania, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (69.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (94.8%), and Healthcare Support (78.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
Security & Protection9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (5.2%)55 (94.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance20 (69.0%)9 (31.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Total (Category)35 (25.7%)101 (74.3%)
Total (Overall)415 (43.0%)550 (57.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sylvania are Office & Administration (157 | 16.3%), and Sales & Related (56 | 5.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sylvania

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related17 (30.4%)39 (69.6%)
Office & Administration58 (36.9%)99 (63.1%)
Total (Category)75 (35.2%)138 (64.8%)
Total (Overall)415 (43.0%)550 (57.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sylvania are Construction & Extraction (72 | 7.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sylvania

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)415 (43.0%)550 (57.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sylvania are Production (177 | 18.3%), Transportation (49 | 5.1%), and Material Moving (38 | 3.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sylvania

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sylvania
OccupationMaleFemale
Production90 (50.8%)87 (49.1%)
Transportation49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving30 (78.9%)8 (21.0%)
Total (Category)169 (64.0%)95 (36.0%)
Total (Overall)415 (43.0%)550 (57.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sylvania

Employment Industries in Sylvania

The major employment industries in Sylvania include Manufacturing (238 | 24.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (150 | 15.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (132 | 13.7%), Professional & Scientific (70 | 7.2%), and Retail Trade (61 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Sylvania

Employment Industries by Sex in Sylvania

The Sylvania industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (84.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (97.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (93.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (90.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sylvania
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing160 (67.2%)78 (32.8%)
Wholesale Trade14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Retail Trade37 (60.7%)24 (39.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing42 (84.0%)8 (16.0%)
Utilities7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
Information11 (68.8%)5 (31.2%)
Finance & Insurance3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (2.9%)68 (97.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support24 (64.9%)13 (35.1%)
Educational Services10 (25.6%)29 (74.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14 (9.3%)136 (90.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (6.8%)123 (93.2%)
Public Administration9 (69.2%)4 (30.8%)
Total415 (43.0%)550 (57.0%)

Education in Sylvania

School Enrollment in Sylvania

The most common levels of schooling among the 462 students in Sylvania are middle school (122 | 26.4%), elementary school (95 | 20.6%), and college / undergraduate (95 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Sylvania
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool367.8%
Kindergarten4710.2%
Elementary School9520.6%
Middle School12226.4%
High School5912.8%
College / Undergraduate9520.6%
Graduate / Professional81.7%
Total462100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sylvania

Out of a total of 462 students who are enrolled in schools in Sylvania, 25 (5.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 437 (94.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (17.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sylvania
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old147 (91.9%)13 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds44 (83.0%)9 (17.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total437 (94.6%)25 (5.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sylvania

Education (123 | 42.4%), science & technology (47 | 16.2%), literature & languages (22 | 7.6%), social sciences (21 | 7.2%), and business (18 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 290 individuals in Sylvania who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sylvania
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics82.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural93.1%
Physical & Health Sciences113.8%
Psychology72.4%
Social Sciences217.2%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4716.2%
Business186.2%
Education12342.4%
Literature & Languages227.6%
Liberal Arts & History103.5%
Visual & Performing Arts144.8%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total290100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sylvania

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sylvania

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sylvania are males with 3 vehicles (176, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (170, making up 32.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sylvania
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (0.7%)25 (4.5%)
1 Vehicle46 (11.3%)120 (21.8%)
2 Vehicles119 (29.1%)100 (18.2%)
3 Vehicles176 (43.0%)170 (30.9%)
4 Vehicles35 (8.6%)29 (5.3%)
5 or more Vehicles30 (7.3%)106 (19.3%)
Total409 (100.0%)550 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sylvania

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sylvania are 15 to 19 minutes (222 commuters, 23.4%), 20 to 24 minutes (198 commuters, 20.8%), and 25 to 29 minutes (142 commuters, 14.9%).
Commute Time in Sylvania
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes40.4%
5 to 9 Minutes636.6%
10 to 14 Minutes12713.4%
15 to 19 Minutes22223.4%
20 to 24 Minutes19820.8%
25 to 29 Minutes14214.9%
30 to 34 Minutes545.7%
35 to 39 Minutes262.7%
40 to 44 Minutes80.8%
45 to 59 Minutes141.5%
60 to 89 Minutes576.0%
90 or more Minutes353.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Sylvania

The most common commute times in Sylvania are 15 to 19 minutes (122 commuters, 30.3%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (126 commuters, 23.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sylvania
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (0.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes37 (9.2%)26 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes74 (18.4%)53 (9.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes122 (30.3%)100 (18.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes80 (19.9%)118 (21.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes16 (4.0%)126 (23.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (7.0%)26 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)26 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes4 (1.0%)4 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (2.2%)5 (0.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes29 (7.2%)28 (5.1%)
90 or more Minutes4 (1.0%)31 (5.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sylvania

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sylvania are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (59, 14.6%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (142, 26.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sylvania
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM34 (8.4%)9 (1.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM47 (11.7%)13 (2.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM54 (13.4%)31 (5.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM29 (7.2%)64 (11.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM20 (5.0%)9 (1.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM49 (12.2%)99 (18.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM27 (6.7%)142 (26.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM39 (9.7%)31 (5.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14 (3.5%)7 (1.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)34 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (1.0%)10 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (0.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM27 (6.7%)65 (11.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM59 (14.6%)31 (5.7%)
Total403 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sylvania

Occupancy by Ownership in Sylvania

Of the total 715 dwellings in Sylvania, owner-occupied units account for 480 (67.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 235 (32.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sylvania
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48067.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units23532.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units715100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sylvania

Occupancy by Household Size in Sylvania
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household18325.6%
2-Person Household20728.9%
3-Person Household15021.0%
4+ Person Household17524.5%
Total Housing Units715100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sylvania

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sylvania
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household110 (60.1%)73 (39.9%)
2-Person Household164 (79.2%)43 (20.8%)
3-Person Household74 (49.3%)76 (50.7%)
4+ Person Household132 (75.4%)43 (24.6%)
Total Housing Units480 (67.1%)235 (32.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sylvania

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sylvania
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School83 (83.8%)16 (16.2%)
High School Diploma169 (64.3%)94 (35.7%)
College/Associate Degree171 (80.3%)42 (19.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher57 (40.7%)83 (59.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sylvania

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sylvania
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years8812.3%
35 to 44 Years21830.5%
45 to 54 Years9513.3%
55 to 64 Years11916.6%
65 to 74 Years11115.5%
75 to 84 Years7610.6%
85 Years and Over81.1%
Total715100.0%

Housing Finances in Sylvania

Median Income by Occupancy in Sylvania

Median Income by Occupancy in Sylvania
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied480 (67.1%)$69,000
Renter-Occupied235 (32.9%)$26,085
Average715 (100.0%)$50,993

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sylvania

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sylvania
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00020 (4.2%)13 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (0.4%)5 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (3.1%)25 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (4.2%)31 (13.2%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (0.6%)14 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99952 (10.8%)87 (37.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99936 (7.5%)21 (8.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (20.6%)27 (11.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99995 (19.8%)5 (2.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999117 (24.4%)4 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more21 (4.4%)3 (1.3%)
Total480 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sylvania

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sylvania
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30067 (14.0%)8 (3.4%)
$300 to $499123 (25.6%)23 (9.8%)
$500 to $799108 (22.5%)125 (53.2%)
$800 to $99989 (18.5%)26 (11.1%)
$1,000 to $1,49976 (15.8%)8 (3.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99910 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total480 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sylvania

Housing Structures in Sylvania

Housing Structures in Sylvania
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached54476.1%
Single Unit, Attached10.1%
2 Unit Apartments304.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments50.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments20.3%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other13318.6%
Total715100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sylvania

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sylvania
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached401 (73.7%)143 (26.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other79 (59.4%)54 (40.6%)
Total480 (67.1%)235 (32.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sylvania

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sylvania
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms11 (2.3%)9 (3.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms190 (39.6%)75 (31.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms174 (36.2%)65 (27.7%)
8 or more Rooms105 (21.9%)86 (36.6%)
Total480 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sylvania

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sylvania
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas11 (2.3%)12 (5.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas69 (14.4%)36 (15.3%)
Electricity376 (78.3%)187 (79.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene12 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels12 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total480 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sylvania

Household Vehicle Usage in Sylvania
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle8 (1.7%)25 (10.6%)
1 Vehicle73 (15.2%)148 (63.0%)
2 Vehicles176 (36.7%)20 (8.5%)
3 or more Vehicles223 (46.5%)42 (17.9%)
Total480 (100.0%)235 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sylvania

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sylvania

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units257223
Median Property Value$97,500$133,600
Median Household Income$52,188$12
Monthly Housing Costs$393$0
Real Estate Taxes$414$32

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sylvania

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sylvania
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00072 (28.0%)19 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99961 (23.7%)66 (29.6%)
$100,000 to $299,99985 (33.1%)127 (57.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99924 (9.3%)11 (4.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99911 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sylvania

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sylvania
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00017 (6.6%)1 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (11.3%)5 (2.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99944 (17.1%)9 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99921 (8.2%)8 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99967 (26.1%)15 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99961 (23.7%)32 (14.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (3.5%)34 (15.2%)
$150,000 or more9 (3.5%)108 (48.4%)
Total257 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sylvania

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sylvania
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x113 (44.0%)100,590 (45,107.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x35 (13.6%)157 (70.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x24 (9.3%)41 (18.4%)
4.0x or more81 (31.5%)1 (0.4%)
Total257 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sylvania

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sylvania
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800120 (46.7%)5 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4997 (2.7%)162 (72.7%)
$800 to $1,49930 (11.7%)26 (11.7%)
Total257 (100.0%)223 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvania
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years371 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years152 (87.9%)21 (12.1%)
26 to 34 Years211 (88.7%)27 (11.3%)
35 to 44 Years294 (90.2%)32 (9.8%)
45 to 54 Years168 (79.2%)44 (20.7%)
55 to 64 Years213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older95 (94.1%)6 (5.9%)
Total1,841 (93.4%)130 (6.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sylvania
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen371 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen152 (87.9%)21 (12.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sylvania

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sylvania
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000267 (83.7%)52 (16.3%)
$25,000 to $49,999347 (99.4%)2 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999342 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999366 (87.1%)54 (12.9%)
$100,000 and over519 (95.9%)22 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvania

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvania
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6113 (74.8%)48 (31.8%)
6 to 18 Years91 (24.5%)297 (80.0%)
19 to 25 Years15 (8.7%)141 (81.5%)
25 to 34 Years35 (14.7%)176 (74.0%)
35 to 44 Years7 (2.1%)287 (88.0%)
45 to 54 Years49 (23.1%)122 (57.6%)
55 to 64 Years58 (27.2%)164 (77.0%)
65 to 74 Years180 (96.8%)92 (49.5%)
75 Years and over95 (94.1%)46 (45.5%)
Total643 (32.6%)1,373 (69.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sylvania

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sylvania
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years14 (9.3%)14 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.5%)7 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years79 (21.9%)40 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (17.1%)39 (39.8%)
75 Years and over34 (65.4%)6 (12.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sylvania

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sylvania: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.8%)5 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.8%)3 (3.1%)
75 Years and over17 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sylvania: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (6.7%)10 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years2 (2.3%)10 (10.2%)
75 Years and over1 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sylvania: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (6.0%)12 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years7 (1.9%)10 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.4%)4 (4.1%)
75 Years and over17 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sylvania: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years5 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years36 (10.0%)21 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (10.2%)22 (22.5%)
75 Years and over20 (38.5%)2 (4.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sylvania: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)2 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years21 (5.8%)1 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years6 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over17 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Sylvania

Computing Device Access in Sylvania

Computing Device Access in Sylvania
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47065.7%
Smartphone60784.9%
Tablet35850.1%
No Computing Device7510.5%
Total715100.0%

Internet Access in Sylvania

Internet Access in Sylvania
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home49469.1%
Cellular Data Only9413.2%
Satellite Internet456.3%
No Internet10414.5%
Total715100.0%

Sylvania Summary

Sylvania is a small town located in the northwest corner of Alabama, in Colbert County. It is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, and is part of the Muscle Shoals metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere.

History

Sylvania was founded in 1818 by settlers from North Carolina. The town was named after the Latin word for “forest”, and was originally a farming community. In the late 19th century, the town began to grow as a result of the lumber industry. The town was incorporated in 1887, and the first mayor was elected in 1888.
In the early 20th century, Sylvania became a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Tennessee River. The town was home to several resorts, and was known for its fishing and hunting opportunities.
In the 1950s, the town began to decline as the lumber industry moved away. The town was revitalized in the 1970s, when the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) began to build a dam on the Tennessee River. The dam created a large lake, which provided recreational opportunities for the town.

Geography

Sylvania is located in the northwest corner of Alabama, in Colbert County. It is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, and is part of the Muscle Shoals metropolitan area. The town is located approximately 25 miles south of Florence, and is about an hour’s drive from Huntsville.
The town is situated in a hilly area, and is surrounded by forests and farmland. The town is located at an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level.

Economy

Sylvania’s economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The town is home to several resorts, and is known for its fishing and hunting opportunities. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a hardware store.
The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a paper mill. The town is also home to a large poultry processing plant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Sylvania had a population of 1,000 people. The town is predominantly white, with approximately 95% of the population being white. The town also has a small African American population, with approximately 4% of the population being African American.
The median household income in Sylvania is approximately $35,000, and the median home value is approximately $90,000. The town has a low unemployment rate, with approximately 4% of the population being unemployed.

Conclusion

Sylvania is a small town located in the northwest corner of Alabama, in Colbert County. It is situated on the banks of the Tennessee River, and is part of the Muscle Shoals metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 1,000 people, and is known for its rural charm and friendly atmosphere. The town’s economy is largely based on tourism and agriculture, and the town is home to several small businesses, manufacturing companies, and a large poultry processing plant. The town is predominantly white, with approximately 95% of the population being white. The median household income in Sylvania is approximately $35,000, and the median home value is approximately $90,000.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sylvania?
Total Population of Sylvania is 1,971.
What is the Total Male Population of Sylvania?
Total Male Population of Sylvania is 831.
What is the Total Female Population of Sylvania?
Total Female Population of Sylvania is 1,140.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sylvania?
There are 72.89 Males per 100 Females in Sylvania.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sylvania?
There are 137.18 Females per 100 Males in Sylvania.
What is the Median Population Age in Sylvania?
Median Population Age in Sylvania is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sylvania
Average Family Size in Sylvania is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sylvania
Average Household Size in Sylvania is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sylvania?
Per Capita income in Sylvania is $27,029.
What is the Median Family Income in Sylvania?
Median Family Income in Sylvania is $59,750.
What is the Median Household income in Sylvania?
Median Household Income in Sylvania is $50,993.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sylvania?
Income or Wage Gap in Sylvania is 35.9%.
Women in Sylvania earn 64.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sylvania?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sylvania is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sylvania?
There are 1,000 People in the Labor Forcein in Sylvania.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sylvania?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Sylvania.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sylvania?
Unemployment Rate in Sylvania is 3.4%.