Sylvester, West Virginia facts for kids
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Sylvester, West Virginia
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Location of Sylvester in Boone County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 166 |
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162 |
| • Density | 539.68/sq mi (208.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
25193
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-78964 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555775 |
Sylvester is a small town in Boone County, West Virginia, USA. It's located right next to the Big Coal River. In 2020, about 166 people lived there.
Sylvester became an official town on April 11, 1952. It was named after one of the first families who settled there.
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Where is Sylvester Located?
Sylvester is found at coordinates 38.010370 degrees North and -81.559626 degrees West. The town stretches across both sides of the Big Coal River. However, most of its shops and homes are on the eastern side of the river.
Other nearby towns include Whitesville to the southeast. The communities of Orgas and Seth are just north. West Virginia Route 3 (Coal River Road) runs through Sylvester.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 0.26 square miles (0.67 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Sylvester?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 316 | — | |
| 1970 | 245 | −22.5% | |
| 1980 | 256 | 4.5% | |
| 1990 | 191 | −25.4% | |
| 2000 | 195 | 2.1% | |
| 2010 | 160 | −17.9% | |
| 2020 | 166 | 3.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 162 | 1.3% | |
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Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Sylvester has changed over the years. In 1960, there were 316 residents. By 2010, the population was 160. The latest count in 2020 showed 166 people.
Who Lives in Sylvester?
In 2010, there were 160 people living in Sylvester. They lived in 67 households, and 44 of these were families. Almost everyone in town (98.8%) was White. A small number (1.3%) were from two or more racial backgrounds.
About 31% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.39 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
The average age in Sylvester was 42 years old. About 21.9% of residents were under 18. About 23.1% were 65 or older. The town had slightly more females (50.6%) than males (49.4%).
See also
In Spanish: Sylvester (Virginia Occidental) para niños
