Sylva is a town located in Jackson County, North Carolina. Sylva has a 2025 population of 2,725. Sylva is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 5.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,582 in 2020.
The average household income in Sylva is $42,410 with a poverty rate of 26.64%.The median age in Sylva is 30.3 years: 30.2 years for males, and 30.6 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sylva includes 74.12% White, 9% other race, 7% Native American, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 1,927 | 74.12% |
Other race | 234 | 9% |
Native American | 182 | 7% |
Two or more races | 172 | 6.62% |
Black or African American | 48 | 1.85% |
Asian | 37 | 1.42% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sylva's average per capita income is $31,750. Household income levels show a median of $41,926. The poverty rate stands at 26.64%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $67,750 | - |
Families | $49,535 | $54,858 |
Households | $41,926 | $42,410 |
Non Families | $33,347 | $35,392 |
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