Sylvania Population

1880–2026

2,722

2026 projection

3.3% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sylvania. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,722+180.67%
20252,704-60.22%
20242,710+441.65%
20232,666+592.26%
20222,607-291.10%
20212,636+20.08%
20202,634+140.53%
20192,620+291.12%
20182,591+180.70%
20172,573+10.04%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Sylvania is growing about as fast as Screven County, and slower than Georgia and the U.S.

  • Georgia+5.3%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Sylvania+2.5%
  • Screven County+2.4%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Sylvania Demographics

46.4median age

Median age

Female41.3 yrs
Male55.5 yrs

Adults

1,961
707 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults1,254 other adults

Sex

Female 58.9% · 1,542Male 41.1% · 1,076

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sylvania Income

$46,033median household income

Median household income

$46,033

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$27,047

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

20.9%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sylvania Marital Status

38% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married38%46%32%
Never married31%26%35%
Divorced19%21%18%
Widowed11%8%13%
Separated1%0%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201