Sylvan township is located in Osceola County Michigan. Sylvan township has a 2024 population of 989. Sylvan township is currently growing at a rate of 0.3% annually and its population has increased by 2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 968 in 2020.
The average household income in Sylvan township is $71,480 with a poverty rate of 16.53%. The median age in Sylvan township is 45 years: 41.6 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sylvan township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 788 | 84.19% |
| Two or more races | 63 | 6.73% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 5.02% |
| Asian | 35 | 3.74% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 327 | 2.47 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Married | 167 | 3.22 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Non Family | 134 | 1.25 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Male | 15 | 4.07 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 3.91 | 100 | 0 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
91.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 67 | 11.19% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 8.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 15.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 22 | 3.67% |
| High School Graduate | 212 | 35.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 6.18% |
| Some College | 116 | 19.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 537 | 445 | 72 |
| Asian | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 7 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,357 | $79,583 | $23,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,750 | $43,750 | $14,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,438 | $43,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,545 | $41,250 | $24,543 |
| Some College | $36,528 | $34,432 | $40,250 |
$34,545
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$24,543
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.95% of Sylvan township residents speak only English, while 21.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.01% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 741 | 104 | 14.04% |
| Multiple | 49 | 26 | 53.06% |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 100% |
16.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.53%
Male Poverty Rate
12.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sylvan township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sylvan township is White, with 14.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.47% |
| Some College | 13.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.17% |
| High School | 8.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 7.19% |
| Male Employed | 4.94% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,875 | $94,493 |
| Households | $55,125 | $71,480 |
| Married Families | $76,719 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,255 | $36,384 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.7%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
51
Number of Veterans
51
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 8.44% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 40% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.3%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.5%
Born in Sylvan township
96.15%
Native Born
3.85%
Foreign Born
3.74%
Non Citizen
0.11%
Naturalized
96.15% of Sylvan township residents were born in the United States, with 73.5% having been born in Michigan. 3.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,004 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2028 | 1,001 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2027 | 998 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2026 | 995 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2025 | 992 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2024 | 989 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 986 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 983 | 3 | 0.31% |
| 2021 | 980 | 12 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 968 | -110 | -10.2% |
| 2019 | 1,078 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 1,074 | 4 | 0.37% |
| 2017 | 1,070 | 5 | 0.47% |
| 2016 | 1,065 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2015 | 1,064 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 1,066 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 1,067 | -1 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 1,068 | -7 | -0.65% |
| 2011 | 1,075 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2010 | 1,078 | 0 | 0% |