Sylva, North Carolina
Sylva: Human settlement in Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Sylva is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,588 and a population density of 313 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,739 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1888.
Quick Facts about Sylva
| Population : | 2,739 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Jackson County |
| Postal code : | 28779 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 828 |
| Area : | 8.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 2,753 feet / 839 meters |
| Capital city : | Sylva is capital of Jackson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:05:26 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 331 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.51% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sylva is located at 35°22'25"N 83°13'34"W (35.3737100, -83.2259800).
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Demographics
The population of Sylva increased by 5.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,588 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,567 | -0.82% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,575 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,605 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,605 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,621 | 0.61% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,653 | 1.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,703 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,716 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,738 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,739 | 0.04% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 11,435 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 11,340 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 12,049 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 11,340 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.4% |
| White only, percent : | 69.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 24.1% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 62.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 420 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
Sylva zip code is 28779.
County name: Jackson, County
fips: 37099
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $520,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,395 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,363 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,676 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,867 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.97 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 93.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 93.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 2.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,429 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 108,930 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 65,790 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,739 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $124,598 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $50,819 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.4% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,532 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 817 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 538 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 936 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 30 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,440 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,116.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.85 |
Other Places in Sylva
1 North Carolina Forest Services
131 Glenn Cabe Rd, Sylva, NC 28779, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18286319316 🔗 Url
2 Sylva Municipal Hall
83 Allen St, Sylva, NC 28779 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18285862719 🔗 Url
3 Webster Town Hall
1411 Webster Rd, Sylva, NC 28779 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18286315103 🔗 Url
Schools in Sylva
College & universities near Sylva, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199731 | Southwestern Community College | Sylva (NC) | 28779 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sylva, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Cullowhee | 6,228 | Township in Jackson County, North Carolina |
| Webster | 386 | City in North Carolina, US |
| Dillsboro | 248 | Township in Jackson County, North Carolina |
Distance to Other Cities
Sylva distances to largest North Carolina cities
