Sylvester, GA

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Sylvester Overview

5,622
TOTAL POPULATION
2,290
MALE POPULATION
3,332
FEMALE POPULATION
68.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
145.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,319
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,460
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$48,599
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,579
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sylvester Zip Codes

Sylvester Area Codes

Race in Sylvester

The most populous races in Sylvester are Black / African American (3,377 | 60.1%), White / Caucasian (1,990 | 35.4%), and Two or more Races (193 | 3.4%).
Race in Sylvester
Race# Population% Population
Asian551.0%
Black / African American3,37760.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific70.1%
Hispanic or Latino320.6%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,99035.4%
Two or more Races1933.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total5,622100.0%

Ancestry in Sylvester

The most populous ancestries reported in Sylvester are English (744 | 13.2%), American (338 | 6.0%), Irish (240 | 4.3%), European (202 | 3.6%), and German (179 | 3.2%), together accounting for 30.3% of all Sylvester residents.
Ancestry in Sylvester
Ancestry# Population% Population
African210.4%
American3386.0%
Burmese130.2%
Cherokee110.2%
English74413.2%
European2023.6%
French551.0%
German1793.2%
Guamanian / Chamorro30.1%
Hungarian280.5%
Irish2404.3%
Italian1102.0%
Mexican320.6%
Native Hawaiian120.2%
Polish110.2%
Scotch-Irish70.1%
Scottish1272.3%
Subsaharan African210.4%
Thai420.7%
Welsh440.8%
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Immigrants in Sylvester

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sylvester came from Asia (27 | 0.5%), Eastern Asia (27 | 0.5%), Korea (20 | 0.4%), China (7 | 0.1%), and Taiwan (7 | 0.1%), together accounting for 1.6% of all Sylvester residents.
Immigrants in Sylvester
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia270.5%
China70.1%
Eastern Asia270.5%
Korea200.4%
Taiwan70.1%
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Sex and Age in Sylvester

Sex and Age in Sylvester

The most populous age groups in Sylvester are 55 to 59 Years (226 | 9.9%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (363 | 10.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sylvester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years171 (7.5%)291 (8.7%)
5 to 9 Years207 (9.0%)178 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years135 (5.9%)239 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years114 (5.0%)212 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years93 (4.1%)363 (10.9%)
25 to 29 Years203 (8.9%)133 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years99 (4.3%)174 (5.2%)
35 to 39 Years123 (5.4%)227 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years131 (5.7%)89 (2.7%)
45 to 49 Years113 (4.9%)93 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years152 (6.6%)179 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years226 (9.9%)155 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years224 (9.8%)176 (5.3%)
65 to 69 Years19 (0.8%)146 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years95 (4.2%)193 (5.8%)
75 to 79 Years111 (4.9%)180 (5.4%)
80 to 84 Years72 (3.1%)14 (0.4%)
85 Years and over2 (0.1%)290 (8.7%)
Total2,290 (100.0%)3,332 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sylvester

Median Family Size in Sylvester

The median family size in Sylvester is 3.01 persons per family, with single male/father families (192 | 12.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.88 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (772 | 51.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sylvester
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple772 (51.5%)2.66
Single Male/Father192 (12.8%)3.88
Single Female/Mother536 (35.7%)3.20
Total Families1,500 (100.0%)3.01

Median Household Size in Sylvester

The median household size in Sylvester is 2.44 persons per household, with single male/father households (192 | 8.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.98 persons per household. non-family households (729 | 32.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sylvester
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple772 (34.6%)2.73
Single Male/Father192 (8.6%)3.98
Single Female/Mother536 (24.0%)3.28
Non-family729 (32.7%)1.11
Total Households2,229 (100.0%)2.44

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sylvester

Out of a total of 2,229 households in Sylvester, 1,500 (67.3%) are family households, while 729 (32.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 641, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 671.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sylvester
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-671 (30.1%)
2-Person Households641 (28.8%)33 (1.5%)
3-Person Households530 (23.8%)25 (1.1%)
4-Person Households212 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households103 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,500 (67.3%)729 (32.7%)

Female Fertility in Sylvester

Fertility by Age in Sylvester

Average fertility rate in Sylvester is 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 382.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 69.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sylvester
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years81 (69.2%)382.0
20 to 34 years36 (30.8%)54.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total117 (100.0%)90.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sylvester

12.8% of women with births (117) in Sylvester are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 58.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sylvester
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)81 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (41.7%)21 (58.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (12.8%)102 (87.2%)

Fertility by Education in Sylvester

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sylvester
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma102 (87.2%)168.0
College or Associate's Degree15 (12.8%)36.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total117 (100.0%)90.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sylvester

87.2% of women with births in Sylvester are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sylvester
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)102 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (12.8%)102 (87.2%)

Income in Sylvester

Income Overview in Sylvester

Per Capita Income in Sylvester is $27,319, while median incomes of families and households are $58,460 and $48,599 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,622$27,319
Median Family Income1,500$58,460
Mean Family Income1,500$80,421
Median Household Income2,229$48,599
Mean Household Income2,229$67,863
Income Deficit1,500$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,62231.80%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,62268.20¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,6220.51

Earnings by Sex in Sylvester

Average Earnings in Sylvester are $32,607, $36,944 for men and $25,194 for women, a difference of 31.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Sylvester
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,240 (47.7%)$36,944
Female1,357 (52.2%)$25,194
Total2,597 (100.0%)$32,607

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sylvester

The most common earnings brackets in Sylvester are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (222 | 17.9%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (138 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sylvester
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less105 (8.5%)104 (7.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (1.1%)93 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49955 (4.4%)9 (0.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)24 (1.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49925 (2.0%)99 (7.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99975 (6.0%)54 (4.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)117 (8.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (0.3%)84 (6.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4996 (0.5%)16 (1.2%)
$22,500 to $24,99947 (3.8%)74 (5.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99919 (1.5%)138 (10.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999222 (17.9%)128 (9.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999102 (8.2%)88 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99935 (2.8%)65 (4.8%)
$45,000 to $49,99970 (5.7%)101 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99978 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99933 (2.7%)27 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (2.1%)74 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999151 (12.2%)51 (3.8%)
$100,000+174 (14.0%)11 (0.8%)
Total1,240 (100.0%)1,357 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sylvester

Average earnings in Sylvester are $41,705 for men and $28,875 for women, a difference of 30.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $50,318, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,210. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,962, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,468.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sylvester
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,210$23,468
College or Associate's Degree$50,318$35,962
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$41,705$28,875

Family Income in Sylvester

Family Income Brackets in Sylvester

According to the Sylvester family income data, there are 308 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 50 families (3.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sylvester
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000885.9%
$10,000 to $14,999805.3%
$15,000 to $24,99921114.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991107.3%
$35,000 to $49,99916811.2%
$50,000 to $74,99930820.5%
$75,000 to $99,99919012.7%
$100,000 to $149,99916010.7%
$150,000 to $199,999503.3%
$200,000+1348.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sylvester

5-person families (68 | 4.5%) account for the highest median family income in Sylvester with $96,447 per family, while 2-person families (675 | 45.0%) have the highest median income of $28,875 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sylvester
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families675 (45.0%)$57,750
3-Person Families550 (36.7%)$57,650
4-Person Families193 (12.9%)$72,465
5-Person Families68 (4.5%)$96,447
6-Person Families8 (0.5%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (0.4%)$0
Total1,500 (100.0%)$58,460

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sylvester

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sylvester
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners215 (14.3%)$0
1 Earner591 (39.4%)$28,458
2 Earners601 (40.1%)$80,302
3+ Earners93 (6.2%)$0
Total1,500 (100.0%)$58,460

Household Income in Sylvester

Household Income Brackets in Sylvester

With 383 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Sylvester, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 49 households (2.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sylvester
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00026311.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991526.8%
$15,000 to $24,99928512.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992189.8%
$35,000 to $49,99923010.3%
$50,000 to $74,99938317.2%
$75,000 to $99,99929613.3%
$100,000 to $149,9992149.6%
$150,000 to $199,999492.2%
$200,000+1406.3%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sylvester

The median household income in Sylvester is $48,599, with the highest median household income of $67,440 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 735 households (33.0%) 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 189 households (8.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sylvester
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years189 (8.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years653 (29.3%)$36,910
45 to 64 Years735 (33.0%)$67,440
65+ Years652 (29.2%)$32,278
Total2,229 (100.0%)$48,599

Poverty in Sylvester

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvester

With 21.3% poverty level for males and 33.1% for females among the residents of Sylvester, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 26 males (100.0%) and 14 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (16.8%)32 (11.0%)
5 Years20 (66.7%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years84 (39.1%)255 (71.4%)
12 to 14 Years87 (89.7%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years69 (100.0%)17 (36.2%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)150 (30.3%)
25 to 34 Years21 (7.2%)148 (48.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)140 (44.9%)
45 to 54 Years65 (24.8%)37 (13.8%)
55 to 64 Years46 (10.5%)71 (22.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)96 (30.5%)
75 Years and over23 (13.4%)112 (26.1%)
Total467 (21.3%)1,072 (33.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sylvester

According to the poverty statistics in Sylvester, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 12 to 14 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 Sylvester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years129 (83.2%)259 (89.0%)
5 Years10 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years131 (60.9%)102 (28.6%)
12 to 14 Years10 (10.3%)46 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (63.8%)
18 to 24 Years108 (100.0%)345 (69.7%)
25 to 34 Years269 (92.8%)159 (51.8%)
35 to 44 Years228 (100.0%)172 (55.1%)
45 to 54 Years197 (75.2%)231 (86.2%)
55 to 64 Years390 (89.4%)252 (78.0%)
65 to 74 Years103 (100.0%)219 (69.5%)
75 Years and over149 (86.6%)318 (74.0%)
Total1,724 (78.7%)2,166 (66.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sylvester

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sylvester show that 6.5% or 50 of the total 772 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 9.8%, comprising of 50 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sylvester
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children462 (90.2%)50 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total722 (93.5%)50 (6.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sylvester

According to the poverty data in Sylvester, 24.5% or 47 single-father households and 48.1% or 258 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (51.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sylvester
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (10.3%)13 (13.7%)
1 or 2 Children34 (51.5%)181 (56.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (50.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total47 (24.5%)258 (48.1%)

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

The poverty data for Sylvester shows that 50 of the married-couple family households (6.5%) and 305 of the single-parent households (41.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 50 households (9.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sylvester
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children50 (9.8%)26 (11.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)215 (55.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)58 (50.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total50 (6.5%)305 (41.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Sylvester

Employment by Class of Employer in Sylvester

Among the 2,343 employed individuals in Sylvester, private company employees (1,754 | 74.9%), self-employed (not incorporated) (196 | 8.4%), and local government employees (151 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sylvester
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,75474.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)190.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1968.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1245.3%
Local Government Employees1516.4%
State Government Employees642.7%
Federal Government Employees351.5%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,343100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sylvester

According to the labor force statistics for Sylvester, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,342), 59.4% or 2,579 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 206 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.0% or 254 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.7% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sylvester
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years190 (71.2%)47 (24.7%)
20 to 24 Years389 (85.3%)75 (19.3%)
25 to 29 Years251 (74.7%)54 (21.5%)
30 to 34 Years254 (93.0%)25 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years421 (73.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years407 (75.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years254 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years236 (59.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years127 (28.0%)4 (3.1%)
75 Years and over48 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,579 (59.4%)206 (8.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sylvester

According to labor force statistics for Sylvester, 73.0% of individuals (1,823) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,497) are in the labor force, with 4.3% or 78 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 98.7% or 227 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 18.8% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sylvester
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School101 (35.3%)54 (18.8%)
High School Diploma841 (73.8%)81 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree654 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher227 (98.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,823 (73.0%)107 (4.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sylvester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sylvester are Health Diagnosing & Treating (161 | 6.8%), Management (156 | 6.6%), Community & Social Service (142 | 6.0%), Education Instruction & Library (68 | 2.9%), and Health Technologists (67 | 2.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sylvester

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sylvester, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sylvester
OccupationMaleFemale
Management66 (42.3%)90 (57.7%)
Business & Financial27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 10 (7.0%)132 (93.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support10 (41.7%)14 (58.3%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)161 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
Total (Category)166 (30.2%)383 (69.8%)
Total (Overall)1,123 (47.3%)1,249 (52.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sylvester are Food Preparation & Serving (229 | 9.7%), Personal Care & Service (127 | 5.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (74 | 3.1%), Security & Protection (72 | 3.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (72 | 3.0%).
Services Occupations in Sylvester

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sylvester, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (83.8%), Security & Protection (54.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (54.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (87.8%), and Personal Care & Service (85.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sylvester
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Security & Protection39 (54.2%)33 (45.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention39 (54.2%)33 (45.8%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving28 (12.2%)201 (87.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance62 (83.8%)12 (16.2%)
Personal Care & Service19 (15.0%)108 (85.0%)
Total (Category)148 (26.2%)418 (73.9%)
Total (Overall)1,123 (47.3%)1,249 (52.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sylvester are Sales & Related (164 | 6.9%), and Office & Administration (137 | 5.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sylvester

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sylvester
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related34 (20.7%)130 (79.3%)
Office & Administration7 (5.1%)130 (94.9%)
Total (Category)41 (13.6%)260 (86.4%)
Total (Overall)1,123 (47.3%)1,249 (52.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sylvester are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (151 | 6.4%), Construction & Extraction (109 | 4.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sylvester

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sylvester
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair151 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)286 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,123 (47.3%)1,249 (52.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sylvester are Production (268 | 11.3%), Transportation (267 | 11.3%), and Material Moving (135 | 5.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sylvester

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sylvester
OccupationMaleFemale
Production132 (49.2%)136 (50.7%)
Transportation215 (80.5%)52 (19.5%)
Material Moving135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)482 (71.9%)188 (28.1%)
Total (Overall)1,123 (47.3%)1,249 (52.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sylvester

Employment Industries in Sylvester

The major employment industries in Sylvester include Health Care & Social Assistance (326 | 13.7%), Retail Trade (294 | 12.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (211 | 8.9%), Manufacturing (195 | 8.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (165 | 7.0%).
Employment Industries in Sylvester

Employment Industries by Sex in Sylvester

The Sylvester industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (90.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (88.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sylvester
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction98 (83.1%)20 (17.0%)
Manufacturing167 (85.6%)28 (14.4%)
Wholesale Trade68 (54.0%)58 (46.0%)
Retail Trade195 (66.3%)99 (33.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing143 (86.7%)22 (13.3%)
Utilities29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance6 (23.1%)20 (76.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing33 (31.4%)72 (68.6%)
Professional & Scientific45 (60.0%)30 (40.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support37 (40.7%)54 (59.3%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)140 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance30 (9.2%)296 (90.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services24 (11.4%)187 (88.6%)
Public Administration45 (47.9%)49 (52.1%)
Total1,123 (47.3%)1,249 (52.7%)

Education in Sylvester

School Enrollment in Sylvester

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,372 students in Sylvester are elementary school (405 | 29.5%), college / undergraduate (321 | 23.4%), and middle school (209 | 15.2%).
School Enrollment in Sylvester
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1047.6%
Kindergarten1259.1%
Elementary School40529.5%
Middle School20915.2%
High School17813.0%
College / Undergraduate32123.4%
Graduate / Professional302.2%
Total1,372100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sylvester

Out of a total of 1,372 students who are enrolled in schools in Sylvester, 97 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,275 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 88 (33.7% 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 104 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sylvester
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old372 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds374 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds162 (94.7%)9 (5.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds173 (66.3%)88 (33.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,275 (92.9%)97 (7.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sylvester

Education (164 | 31.6%), business (125 | 24.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (63 | 12.1%), engineering (61 | 11.7%), and social sciences (59 | 11.4%) are the most common fields of study among 519 individuals in Sylvester who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sylvester
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural6312.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology40.8%
Social Sciences5911.4%
Engineering6111.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology91.7%
Business12524.1%
Education16431.6%
Literature & Languages71.3%
Liberal Arts & History101.9%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities173.3%
Total519100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sylvester

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sylvester

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sylvester are males with 2 vehicles (393, accounting for 35.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (354, making up 31.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sylvester
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle33 (3.0%)51 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle105 (9.6%)351 (28.1%)
2 Vehicles393 (35.9%)354 (28.3%)
3 Vehicles292 (26.7%)217 (17.4%)
4 Vehicles192 (17.5%)100 (8.0%)
5 or more Vehicles79 (7.2%)176 (14.1%)
Total1,094 (100.0%)1,249 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sylvester

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sylvester are 5 to 9 minutes (663 commuters, 30.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (414 commuters, 18.7%), and 20 to 24 minutes (259 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Sylvester
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1697.6%
5 to 9 Minutes66330.0%
10 to 14 Minutes1185.3%
15 to 19 Minutes1135.1%
20 to 24 Minutes25911.7%
25 to 29 Minutes884.0%
30 to 34 Minutes41418.7%
35 to 39 Minutes733.3%
40 to 44 Minutes1677.5%
45 to 59 Minutes1004.5%
60 to 89 Minutes281.3%
90 or more Minutes210.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Sylvester

The most common commute times in Sylvester are 30 to 34 minutes (310 commuters, 29.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (505 commuters, 43.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sylvester
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes80 (7.6%)89 (7.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes158 (15.1%)505 (43.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes38 (3.6%)80 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes113 (10.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes118 (11.3%)141 (12.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes45 (4.3%)43 (3.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes310 (29.5%)104 (8.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes71 (6.8%)2 (0.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes49 (4.7%)118 (10.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes23 (2.2%)77 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes28 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes16 (1.5%)5 (0.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sylvester

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sylvester are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (211, 20.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (176, 15.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sylvester
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM43 (4.1%)45 (3.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM13 (1.2%)61 (5.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM23 (2.2%)106 (9.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM110 (10.5%)64 (5.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM99 (9.4%)70 (6.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM149 (14.2%)176 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM211 (20.1%)153 (13.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM91 (8.7%)107 (9.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM27 (2.6%)21 (1.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM196 (18.7%)123 (10.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)49 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM17 (1.6%)20 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM23 (2.2%)41 (3.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM47 (4.5%)128 (11.0%)
Total1,049 (100.0%)1,164 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sylvester

Occupancy by Ownership in Sylvester

Of the total 2,229 dwellings in Sylvester, owner-occupied units account for 1,296 (58.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 933 (41.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sylvester
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,29658.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units93341.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,229100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sylvester

Occupancy by Household Size in Sylvester
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household67130.1%
2-Person Household67430.2%
3-Person Household55524.9%
4+ Person Household32914.8%
Total Housing Units2,229100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sylvester

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sylvester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household381 (56.8%)290 (43.2%)
2-Person Household426 (63.2%)248 (36.8%)
3-Person Household366 (65.9%)189 (34.1%)
4+ Person Household123 (37.4%)206 (62.6%)
Total Housing Units1,296 (58.1%)933 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sylvester

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sylvester
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School85 (46.0%)100 (54.0%)
High School Diploma538 (53.3%)471 (46.7%)
College/Associate Degree356 (53.6%)308 (46.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher317 (85.4%)54 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sylvester

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sylvester
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years50722.8%
35 to 44 Years33515.0%
45 to 54 Years33314.9%
55 to 64 Years40218.0%
65 to 74 Years1958.7%
75 to 84 Years2039.1%
85 Years and Over25411.4%
Total2,229100.0%

Housing Finances in Sylvester

Median Income by Occupancy in Sylvester

Median Income by Occupancy in Sylvester
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,296 (58.1%)$58,544
Renter-Occupied933 (41.9%)$27,462
Average2,229 (100.0%)$48,599

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sylvester

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sylvester
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)121 (13.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99959 (4.5%)82 (8.8%)
$10,000 to $14,99925 (1.9%)126 (13.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999146 (11.3%)85 (9.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99935 (2.7%)20 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999143 (11.0%)76 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999138 (10.6%)91 (9.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999304 (23.5%)79 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999167 (12.9%)129 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99989 (6.9%)124 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more190 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,296 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sylvester

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sylvester
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)97 (10.4%)
$300 to $499359 (27.7%)164 (17.6%)
$500 to $799298 (23.0%)173 (18.5%)
$800 to $999192 (14.8%)287 (30.8%)
$1,000 to $1,499389 (30.0%)158 (16.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49944 (3.4%)28 (3.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more14 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,296 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sylvester

Housing Structures in Sylvester

Housing Structures in Sylvester
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,52768.5%
Single Unit, Attached482.1%
2 Unit Apartments2139.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments763.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1627.3%
10 or more Apartments401.8%
Mobile Home / Other1637.3%
Total2,229100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sylvester

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sylvester
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,227 (80.3%)300 (19.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)48 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)213 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)162 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other69 (42.3%)94 (57.7%)
Total1,296 (58.1%)933 (41.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sylvester

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sylvester
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms46 (3.5%)142 (15.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms358 (27.6%)530 (56.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms679 (52.4%)190 (20.4%)
8 or more Rooms213 (16.4%)71 (7.6%)
Total1,296 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sylvester

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sylvester
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas292 (22.5%)181 (19.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas63 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity929 (71.7%)748 (80.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)4 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used12 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,296 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sylvester

Household Vehicle Usage in Sylvester
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle124 (9.6%)185 (19.8%)
1 Vehicle442 (34.1%)389 (41.7%)
2 Vehicles313 (24.1%)215 (23.0%)
3 or more Vehicles417 (32.2%)144 (15.4%)
Total1,296 (100.0%)933 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sylvester

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sylvester

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units722574
Median Property Value$109,100$96,900
Median Household Income$59,233$114
Monthly Housing Costs$619$14
Real Estate Taxes$1,295$27

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sylvester

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sylvester
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00049 (6.8%)52 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999277 (38.4%)263 (45.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999312 (43.2%)215 (37.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99947 (6.5%)44 (7.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99937 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total722 (100.0%)574 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sylvester

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sylvester
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00059 (8.2%)21 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999145 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (2.5%)61 (10.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99968 (9.4%)125 (21.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999201 (27.8%)70 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999113 (15.7%)103 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99942 (5.8%)54 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more76 (10.5%)47 (8.2%)
Total722 (100.0%)574 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sylvester

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sylvester
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x313 (43.3%)57,805 (10,070.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x217 (30.1%)374 (65.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x23 (3.2%)127 (22.1%)
4.0x or more169 (23.4%)12 (2.1%)
Total722 (100.0%)574 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sylvester

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sylvester
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800136 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499271 (37.5%)229 (39.9%)
$800 to $1,499315 (43.6%)139 (24.2%)
Total722 (100.0%)574 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sylvester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvester

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvester
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years506 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years928 (97.1%)28 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years495 (85.9%)81 (14.1%)
26 to 34 Years334 (59.9%)224 (40.1%)
35 to 44 Years459 (85.0%)81 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years470 (88.7%)60 (11.3%)
55 to 64 Years662 (87.2%)97 (12.8%)
65 to 74 Years418 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older602 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,874 (89.5%)571 (10.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sylvester

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sylvester
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born506 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen928 (97.1%)28 (2.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen495 (85.9%)81 (14.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sylvester

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sylvester
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,325 (89.0%)163 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999934 (94.3%)57 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999798 (98.2%)15 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999753 (86.6%)117 (13.5%)
$100,000 and over1,062 (83.1%)216 (16.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvester

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sylvester
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6410 (81.0%)131 (25.9%)
6 to 18 Years729 (76.3%)199 (20.8%)
19 to 25 Years147 (25.5%)348 (60.4%)
25 to 34 Years121 (21.7%)246 (44.1%)
35 to 44 Years68 (12.6%)403 (74.6%)
45 to 54 Years119 (22.5%)355 (67.0%)
55 to 64 Years257 (33.9%)513 (67.6%)
65 to 74 Years418 (100.0%)157 (37.6%)
75 Years and over602 (100.0%)330 (54.8%)
Total2,871 (52.7%)2,682 (49.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sylvester

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sylvester
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years72 (16.5%)8 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years55 (13.8%)74 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years138 (14.9%)70 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years8 (7.8%)110 (34.9%)
75 Years and over2 (1.2%)326 (75.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sylvester

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sylvester: <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%)41 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years67 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)109 (25.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sylvester: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years56 (12.8%)8 (1.6%)
18 to 34 Years16 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years100 (10.8%)20 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)119 (27.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sylvester: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years72 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (9.0%)33 (4.1%)
35 to 64 Years25 (2.7%)37 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)61 (19.4%)
75 Years and over2 (1.2%)122 (28.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sylvester: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (5.8%)70 (7.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)95 (30.2%)
75 Years and over2 (1.2%)236 (54.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sylvester: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)61 (19.4%)
75 Years and over2 (1.2%)179 (41.6%)

Technology Access in Sylvester

Computing Device Access in Sylvester

Computing Device Access in Sylvester
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,37161.5%
Smartphone1,72277.2%
Tablet1,14851.5%
No Computing Device32014.4%
Total2,229100.0%

Internet Access in Sylvester

Internet Access in Sylvester
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home93642.0%
Cellular Data Only28913.0%
Satellite Internet35515.9%
No Internet65929.6%
Total2,229100.0%

Sylvester Summary

Sylvester, Georgia is a small city located in Worth County, in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated about halfway between Albany and Tifton, and is the county seat of Worth County. The city was named after Sylvester Smith, a local landowner who donated the land for the city. The population of Sylvester was 5,912 at the 2010 census, making it the largest city in Worth County.

History

Sylvester was founded in 1883, when the county seat of Worth County was moved from Sumner to Sylvester. The city was named after Sylvester Smith, a local landowner who donated the land for the city. The city was incorporated in 1885.
In the early 1900s, Sylvester was a thriving agricultural center, with cotton, corn, and peanuts being the main crops. The city was also home to several sawmills and turpentine stills. In the 1920s, the city began to experience a period of growth, with the construction of a new courthouse, a new school, and several new businesses.

Geography

Sylvester is located at 31°30'N 83°51'W (31.50, -83.85). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.2 square miles (13.4 km2), all land.

Economy

Sylvester's economy is largely based on agriculture, with cotton, corn, and peanuts being the main crops. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant. The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 5,912 people, 2,093 households, and 1,521 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,139.2 people per square mile (440.2/km2). There were 2,309 housing units at an average density of 447.2 per square mile (172.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 57.2% White, 39.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 2,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 20.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $32,917. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,917. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sylvester?
Total Population of Sylvester is 5,622.
What is the Total Male Population of Sylvester?
Total Male Population of Sylvester is 2,290.
What is the Total Female Population of Sylvester?
Total Female Population of Sylvester is 3,332.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sylvester?
There are 68.73 Males per 100 Females in Sylvester.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sylvester?
There are 145.50 Females per 100 Males in Sylvester.
What is the Median Population Age in Sylvester?
Median Population Age in Sylvester is 38.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sylvester
Average Family Size in Sylvester is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sylvester
Average Household Size in Sylvester is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sylvester?
Per Capita income in Sylvester is $27,319.
What is the Median Family Income in Sylvester?
Median Family Income in Sylvester is $58,460.
What is the Median Household income in Sylvester?
Median Household Income in Sylvester is $48,599.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sylvester?
Income or Wage Gap in Sylvester is 31.8%.
Women in Sylvester earn 68.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sylvester?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sylvester is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sylvester?
There are 2,579 People in the Labor Forcein in Sylvester.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sylvester?
59.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Sylvester.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sylvester?
Unemployment Rate in Sylvester is 8.0%.