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Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Borough
Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Location of Sylvania in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Location of Sylvania in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Sylvania, Pennsylvania is located in Pennsylvania
Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Country United States
State Pennsylvania
County Bradford
Settled 1795
Incorporated 1853
Area
 • Total 1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2)
 • Land 1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,378 ft (420 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 216 Decrease
 • Estimate 
(2021)
216
 • Density 188.34/sq mi (72.73/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code
16945
Area code(s) 570
FIPS code 42-75944

Sylvania is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 216 at the 2020 census. Children residing in the borough are assigned to attend the Troy Area School District.

Geography

Sylvania is located at 41°48′20″N 76°51′19″W / 41.80556°N 76.85528°W / 41.80556; -76.85528 (41.805563, -76.855353). According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 215
1870 212 −1.4%
1880 227 7.1%
1890 241 6.2%
1900 203 −15.8%
1910 217 6.9%
1920 188 −13.4%
1930 194 3.2%
1940 196 1.0%
1950 211 7.7%
1960 243 15.2%
1970 241 −0.8%
1980 236 −2.1%
1990 203 −14.0%
2000 200 −1.5%
2010 219 9.5%
2020 216 −1.4%
2021 (est.) 216 −1.4%
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2010

At the 2010 census there were 219 people, 82 households, and 61 families living in the borough. The population density was 199.1 inhabitants per square mile (76.9/km2). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 80 per square mile (31.2/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.3% White, 0.5% American Indian, 0.9% Asian and 2.3% two or more races. There were 82 households, 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.02.

The age distribution was 26% under the age of 18, 58.5% from 18 to 64, and 15.5% 65 or older. The median age was 39.6 years.

The median household income was $42,813 and the median family income was $48,125. Males had a median income of $45,521 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,699. About 20.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 200 people, 76 households, and 55 families living in the borough. The population density was 322.5 inhabitants per square mile (124.5/km2). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 137.1 per square mile (52.9/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 100.00% White. There were 76 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 21.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median household income was $35,000 and the median family income was $41,750. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,181. About 7.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those sixty five or over.

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