Sylvania, Alabama
Quick Statistics
Sylvania is a community in DeKalb County, Alabama, home to about 1,925 people spread across 8.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $29,558 a year, and a typical home is worth about $161,500. About 36.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Alabama towns GeoStat tracks, Sylvania ranks number 228 of 592 in population, number 258 in median household income, number 230 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sylvania typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 32°F. The area sees roughly 5 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Rainsville, AL | 5.0 mi. | 5,702 |
| 2. | Powell, AL | 5.7 mi. | 912 |
| 3. | Henagar, AL | 6.3 mi. | 2,501 |
| 4. | Dutton, AL | 6.8 mi. | 435 |
| 5. | Pine Ridge, AL | 8.0 mi. | 506 |
| 6. | Shiloh, AL | 8.0 mi. | 383 |
| 7. | Pisgah, AL | 8.8 mi. | 923 |
| 8. | Hammondville, AL | 9.4 mi. | 287 |
What is the population of Sylvania, Alabama?
Sylvania has a population of about 1,925 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sylvania, Alabama in?
Sylvania is located in DeKalb County, Alabama.
What is the median home value in Sylvania, Alabama?
The median home value in Sylvania is about $161,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sylvania, Alabama?
The median personal income in Sylvania is about $29,558 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sylvania, Alabama?
Since 1950, 67 tornadoes have been recorded in DeKalb County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sylvania, Alabama?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 32 degrees, with around 5 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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