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The Town of Sylva had a population of 2,646 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Sylva is located at latitude 35.3737 and longitude -83.226 in Jackson County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Sylva encompass a land area of 3.19 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Jackson County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Sylva has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Sylva is located within Township of Sylva, a minor civil division (MCD) of Jackson County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,646 (100%) |
| Population Density | 834 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 48 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $44,086 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,330 |
| Median Home Value | $201,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,206 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 466 (38.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 562 (46.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 178 (14.8%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,028 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 403 (39.2%) |
The table below compares Sylva to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 291 | 63rd |
| Population Density | # 317 | 59th |
| Median Household Income | # 612 | 21st |
| Per Capita Income | # 675 | 13th |
| Diversity Index | # 322 | 59th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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