Sylvania, Alabama facts for kids
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Sylvania, Alabama
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Sylvania Rams water tower
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Location of Sylvania in DeKalb County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | DeKalb |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.61 sq mi (22.30 km2) |
| • Land | 8.52 sq mi (22.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m) |
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| • Total | 1,790 |
| • Density | 210.19/sq mi (81.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
35988
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| Area code(s) | 256 |
| FIPS code | 01-74400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406707 |
Sylvania is a town in DeKalb County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in October 1967. Sylvania is located on top of a place called Sand Mountain. In 2020, about 1,790 people lived there. The town's post office and town hall were built in 1977.
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Where is Sylvania Located?
Sylvania is in the northern part of DeKalb County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°33′30″N 85°47′46″W / 34.55833°N 85.79611°W. Alabama State Route 75 goes right through the town. This road connects Sylvania to Henagar in the northeast and Rainsville in the southwest.
How Big is Sylvania?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Sylvania covers a total area of about 8.6 square miles (22.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 8.5 square miles (21.9 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Sylvania?
The number of people living in Sylvania has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 476 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,156 | 142.9% | |
| 1990 | 932 | −19.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,186 | 27.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,837 | 54.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,790 | −2.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2013 Estimate |
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Sylvania's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,837 people living in Sylvania. These people lived in 674 homes, and 505 of these were families. The town had about 248 people per square mile. There were 750 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Sylvania were White (86.7%). A smaller number were from other groups:
- 0.2% Black or African American
- 0.8% Native American
- 0.2% Asian
- 7.5% from other races
- 4.4% from two or more races
About 11.2% of the people in Sylvania were Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, about 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in Sylvania was 33.8 years.
The average income for a household in Sylvania was $34,079. For families, the average income was $40,648. About 24.0% of all people in Sylvania lived below the poverty line. This included 34.1% of children under 18.
Sylvania's Population in 2020
As of the 2020 United States census, 1,790 people lived in Sylvania. There were 829 households and 648 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Sylvania in 2020:
| Race | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,471 | 82.18% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 9 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.06% |
| Other/Mixed | 90 | 5.03% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 204 | 11.4% |
Education in Sylvania
Sylvania has its own high school called Sylvania High School. It is part of the DeKalb County School System. The school's sports teams are called "The Rams." Their school colors are gold and green. The current Principal of Sylvania High School is Heath Kirby.
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Sylvania Rams water tower
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Location of Sylvania in DeKalb County, Alabama.
See also
In Spanish: Sylvania (Alabama) para niños
