Sylvan, Wisconsin
Sylvan: Human settlement in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States of America
About
Sylvan is a city located in the county of Richland in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 555 and a population density of 15 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 542 inhabitants.
The city was created 172 years ago in 1852.
Quick Facts about Sylvan
| Population : | 542 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Richland County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 608 |
| Area : | 36.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,135 feet / 346 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1853 (172 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:11:09 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 15 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sylvan is located at 43°25'21"N 90°37'41"W (43.4224800, -90.6281800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sylvan decreased by 2.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 555 | - | census |
| 2011 | 556 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 552 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 551 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 550 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 546 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 546 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 547 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 546 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 541 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 542 | 0.18% | estimation process |
Schools in Sylvan
College & universities near Sylvan, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239910 | Southwest Wisconsin Technical College | Fennimore (WI) | 53809-9778 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sylvan, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOH | Tomah | North Superior Ave. and Washington St. | RAIL |
| LSE | La Crosse | St. Andrew and Caledonia Streets | RAIL |
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
| POG | Portage | 400 West Oneida Street | RAIL |
| WSF | Westfield, WI | 244 North Pioneer Park Road | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sylvan , Minnesota human settlement in Sylvan Township, Minnesota, United States of America with a population of 2,862 people.
Other cities in Richland County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Richland County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Richland Center | 4,949 | City in and county seat of Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Westport | 4,225 | Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Excelsior | 1,681 | Civil town in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Rockbridge | 695 | Civil Town in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Wild Rose | 651 | Unincorporated community in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Ithaca | 609 | Civil town in Richland County, Wisconsin |
| Orion | 562 | Town in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Germantown | 246 | Village in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Boaz | 148 | Village in Richland County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Yuba | 69 | Village in Richland County, Wisconsin |
