Sylvania, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sylvania, Pennsylvania
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Sylvania, Pennsylvania
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Location of Sylvania in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
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 Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| 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
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| • Total | 216  |
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216 |
| • Density | 188.34/sq mi (72.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Zip Code |
16945
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| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-75944 |
Sylvania is a small town, called a borough, located in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It's part of the wider Northeastern Pennsylvania region. In 2020, about 216 people lived there. Kids living in Sylvania go to schools in the Troy Area School District.
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About Sylvania
Sylvania was first settled by people in 1795. It officially became a borough in 1853. A borough is a type of town that has its own local government.
Where is Sylvania?
Sylvania is located in the state of Pennsylvania. You can find it at these coordinates: 41.805563 degrees North and 76.855353 degrees West. The town covers a total area of about 1.1 square miles (2.89 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the town limits.
How Many People Live in Sylvania?
The number of people living in Sylvania has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at the population from different census counts:
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| 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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Sylvania's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 219 people living in Sylvania. These people lived in 82 different homes, and 61 of these were families. Most people living in Sylvania were White (96.3%). A small number of people were American Indian, Asian, or of two or more races.
About 37.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old. More than half of the homes (56.1%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.67 people. The average family had about 3.02 people.
The people in Sylvania were of different ages. About 26% were under 18 years old. Most people (58.5%) were between 18 and 64 years old. About 15.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Sylvania was about 39.6 years.
Sylvania's Population in 2000
In 2000, Sylvania had 200 people. They lived in 76 homes, and 55 of these were families. All the people counted in the census at that time were White.
About 36.8% of the homes had children under 18 years old. About 53.9% of the homes were married couples. The average home had about 2.63 people. The average family had about 2.93 people.
The ages of people in 2000 were also varied. About 25.5% were under 18. About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old. The average age was 38 years.
