Sykesville Population

2010–2026

1,070

2026 projection

4% since 2020 (decrease)

02004006008001K1.2K201020122014201620182020202220242026

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 Sykesville. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,070-80.74%
20251,078-40.37%
20241,082-70.64%
20231,089-30.27%
20221,092-111.00%
20211,103-121.08%
20201,115-40.36%
20191,119-80.71%
20181,127-50.44%
20171,132-50.44%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

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

Sykesville has a population change about the same as Jefferson County, and lower than Pennsylvania and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Pennsylvania+0.5%
  • Jefferson County−2.8%
  • Sykesville−3.0%

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.

Sykesville Demographics

50.1median age

Median age

Female51 yrs
Male48.3 yrs

Adults

773
193 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults580 other adults

Sex

Female 51.3% · 459Male 48.7% · 436

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 9 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

Sykesville Income

$45,208median household income

Median household income

$45,208

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,132

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.1%

About 1 in 7 residents

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

Sykesville Marital Status

49% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married49%53%45%
Never married22%30%15%
Divorced17%14%21%
Widowed10%4%16%
Separated2%0%4%

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