Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sylvania, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

19,055

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%15,938

Hispanic/Latino

5.9%1,128

Black

3.6%681

Two or More

3.5%676

Asian

3.1%593

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%18

Other

0.1%14

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1%125

High School Diploma

16.7%2,168

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%717

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%1,344

Associate's Degree

12.5%1,623

Bachelor's Degree

28.2%3,664

Master's Degree

17.5%2,275

Professional Degree

4%522

Doctorate

2.3%294

HS or Higher

97.9%

BA or Higher

51.9%

Graduate+

23.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$249,200

Median Renti

$1,072

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.6%5,828

Renter-Occupied

22.4%1,684

Total Units

8,008

Homeownership

77.6%

Vacancy Rate

6.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%138

$50K–$100K

2.6%153

$100K–$150K

12.4%721

$150K–$200K

13.7%800

$200K–$300K

37.1%2,163

$300K–$500K

29.3%1,710

$500K–$1M

1.8%106

$1M+

0.6%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

301

$750–$1,000

361

$1,000–$1,250

382

$1,250–$1,500

219

$1,500–$2,000

237

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.6%128

2010–2019

3.6%285

2000–2009

7.9%630

1990–1999

11.6%927

1980–1989

15.9%1,276

1970–1979

20.2%1,616

1960–1969

19%1,522

1950–1959

10.1%810

1940–1949

4.1%326

1939 or earlier

6.1%488

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

83.1%6,243

Electricity

15.9%1,192

Bottled/LP Gas

1%77

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,189

Mean Household Incomei

$120,766

Per Capita Incomei

$48,261

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

9,584

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.4%331

$10K–$15K

0.5%39

$15K–$20K

1.7%129

$20K–$25K

2.4%180

$25K–$30K

2.9%220

$30K–$35K

2%152

$35K–$40K

2.1%154

$40K–$45K

4.6%347

$45K–$50K

2.6%194

$50K–$60K

6.6%493

$60K–$75K

10.8%810

$75K–$100K

9.4%703

$100K–$125K

11.2%844

$125K–$150K

10.6%794

$150K–$200K

13%980

$200K+

15.2%1,142

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$319/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes82% occupied$319/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

811/PRAC8 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $100,189/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $30K/yr

85%

Very low income$30K–$50K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

23% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,1205.9%

By Region

Top Countries

China

178

India

Germany

Korea

Canada

Philippines

United Kingdom

Poland

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

9,094

Avg. Commutei

21.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

9,209

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

681(4.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.8%Insured

3.2%Uninsured