Sylvester, West Virginia
Sylvester: Human settlement in Boone County, West Virginia, United States of America
About
Sylvester is a city located in the county of Boone in the U.S. state of West Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 160 and a population density of 240 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 133 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sylvester
| Population : | 133 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | West Virginia (United States) |
| County : | Boone County |
| Postal code : | 25193 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 304 |
| Area : | 0.67 km2 |
| Altitude : | 863 feet / 263 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 13:46:55 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 199 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -20.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sylvester is located at 38°0'37"N 81°33'27"W (38.0103800, -81.5576100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sylvester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sylvester decreased by 20.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 160 | - | census |
| 2011 | 158 | -1.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 157 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 155 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 152 | -1.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 148 | -2.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 144 | -2.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 141 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 139 | -1.44% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 136 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 133 | -2.26% | estimation process |
Schools in Sylvester
College & universities near Sylvester, WV
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 430795 | Carver Career Center | Charleston (WV) | 25306-6397 |
| 481906 | Ross Medical Education Center-Charleston | Charleston (WV) | 25304-2816 |
| 448275 | Mountain State School of Massage | Charleston (WV) | 25304 |
| 237136 | Appalachian Bible College | Mount Hope (WV) | 25880-9557 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sylvester, WV
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MNG | Montgomery | Third Avenue and Washington Street | RAIL |
| CHW | Charleston | 350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast | RAIL |
| THN | Thurmond | Hwy 25 & Hwy 2 | RAIL |
| PRC | Prince | Hwy 41 and County Road 25 | RAIL |
| HIN | Hinton | Front St. and Fifth Ave. | RAIL |
Post offices near Sylvester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Post Office | Sylvester (WV) | 25193 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sylvester , Georgia human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 5,690 people.
Other cities in Boone County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boone County , WV.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 2,616 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| Mount Hope | 1,259 | City in West Virginia |
| Danville | 589 | Town in Boone County, West Virginia, United States |
| Whitesville | 416 | Town in West Virginia, United States |
