Demographics in Sylva, NC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sylva?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

2,600

Male

1,242

47.8%

Female

1,358

52.2%

Median Age

30.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

74.1%

Black

1.9%

Hispanic

13.1%

Asian

1.4%

Two or More

6.6%

Other

9.0%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.5%

High School or Higher

33.4%

Foreign Born

9.0%

Veterans

2.9%

Married

20.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sylva, NC has a population of 2,600 with a median age of 30.3. The racial makeup is 74.1% White, 13.1% Hispanic, 1.9% Black, 1.4% Asian. About 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.0%.