Sylvan Springs, Alabama facts for kids
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Sylvan Springs, Alabama
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Location of Sylvan Springs in Jefferson County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.29 sq mi (24.05 km2) |
| • Land | 9.29 sq mi (24.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,653 |
| • Density | 178.01/sq mi (68.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35118
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| Area code(s) | 205 & 659 |
| FIPS code | 01-74424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0127615 |
| Website | http://www.sylvanspringsal.org/ |
Sylvan Springs is a small town in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States. It is located northwest of Pleasant Grove, a suburb of Birmingham. The town officially became a town on May 22, 1957.
In 2010, about 1,542 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew to 1,653. Sylvan Springs was hit by a very strong tornado on April 8, 1998. This tornado caused damage to many places, including the First United Methodist Church.
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Where is Sylvan Springs?
Sylvan Springs is located at 33.512650 degrees north and 87.020636 degrees west. This means it is in the northern hemisphere and western hemisphere.
The U.S. Census Bureau says the town covers about 3.5 square miles (9.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 245 | — | |
| 1970 | 344 | 40.4% | |
| 1980 | 450 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,470 | 226.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,465 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,542 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,653 | 7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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The number of people living in Sylvan Springs has changed over the years. In 1960, there were only 245 residents. The town grew a lot by 1990, reaching 1,470 people.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the town had 1,653 people living in 645 households. Most people, about 89%, were White. About 3% were Black or African American. Other groups made up smaller parts of the population.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,542 people living in Sylvan Springs. There were 611 households and 463 families. Most residents, about 97.3%, were White. About 1.4% were Black or African American.
The average age of people in Sylvan Springs in 2010 was about 45 years old. About 20% of the people were under 18 years old. About 20% were 65 years old or older.
Most households (62%) were married couples living together. About 10% of households had a female head with no husband.
See also
- In Spanish: Sylvan Springs (Alabama) para niños
