Sylvester, Georgia Population 2022
Sylvester is a city located in Worth County Georgia. Sylvester has a 2020 population of 5,863. It is also the county seat of Worth County. Sylvester is currently growing at a rate of 0.50% annually but its population has decreased by -5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,186 in 2010.
The average household income in Sylvester is $53,147 with a poverty rate of 32.12%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $687 per month, and the median house value is $106,400. The median age in Sylvester is 34.9 years, 29.5 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
Sylvester Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sylvesterwas:
- Black or African American: 62.81%
- White: 33.69%
- Two or more races: 1.98%
- Other race: 1.16%
- Asian: 0.26%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.10%
- Native American: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,684 | 62.81% |
| White | 1,976 | 33.69% |
| Two or More Races | 116 | 1.98% |
| Some Other Race | 68 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.10% |
Sylvester Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,346 | 2.43 | 47.7 |
| Female | 814 | 3.12 | 22 |
| Married | 790 | 2.76 | 73.7 |
| Non Family | 637 | 1.13 | 48.5 |
| Male | 105 | 2.45 | 47.6 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 4.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 557 | 15.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,340 | 37.45% |
| Some College | 538 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 13.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 306 | 8.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 198 | 5.53% |
Sylvester Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,031 | 1,367 | 83 |
| White | 1,471 | 1,427 | 417 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 48 | |
| Asian | 15 | ||
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 57.14%.
Sylvester Language by Age
Sylvester Language
99.60% of Sylvester residents speak only English, while 0.40% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
Sylvester Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,633 | 1,632 | 44.92% |
| White | 1,868 | 185 | 9.90% |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
32.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.20%
Male Poverty Rate
37.64%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sylvester
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sylvester is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sylvester is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.73%.
Sylvester Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Sylvester Married by Age and Sex
Sylvester Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sylvester Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 123 | 7.84% |
| Black | 115 | 4.48% |
Sylvester Veterans by Education
16.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
55.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
8.8%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
85.78%
Born in Sylvester
99.40%
Native Born
0.60%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.60%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.40% of Sylvester residents were born in the United States, with 85.78% having been born in Georgia. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5,863 | 29 | 0.50% |
| 2021 | 5,834 | 29 | 0.50% |
| 2020 | 5,805 | 29 | 0.50% |
| 2019 | 5,776 | 29 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 5,747 | -122 | -2.08% |
| 2017 | 5,869 | -82 | -1.38% |
| 2016 | 5,951 | -13 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 5,964 | -87 | -1.44% |
| 2014 | 6,051 | -6 | -0.10% |
| 2013 | 6,057 | -79 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 6,136 | -69 | -1.11% |
| 2011 | 6,205 | 19 | 0.31% |
| 2010 | 6,186 | 196 | 0.32% |
| 2000 | 5,990 | 288 | 0.49% |
| 1990 | 5,702 | -158 | -0.27% |
| 1980 | 5,860 | 1,634 | 3.32% |
| 1970 | 4,226 | 616 | 1.59% |
| 1960 | 3,610 | 987 | 3.25% |
| 1950 | 2,623 | 0.00% |