Sylva Town, North Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 2435 people, 1137 households, and 608 families living in the town. The population density was 759.7 people per square mile (293.32/kmē), it would be the 302nd most densely populated town in the U.S. state of North Carolina. There were 1283 housing units at an average density of 399.7 per square mile (154.33/kmē). The average household size was 2.04 persons, and the average family size was 2.74 persons. In the town Age distribution was 18.4% under the age of 18, 12% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males. The median age was 39 years, The median age of males and females living in Sylva Town was 35.6 and 43.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 2171 White, 114 Black or African American, 39 American Indian, 32 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 59 from two or more races and 20 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $26432, it would be the 142nd lowest town by median household income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $36711, it is the 218th poorest town in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the town was $17348, it would be the 315th highest town by per capita income in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The median income is $17633, The median income for males was $19628, compared to $14634 for females.
In 2000, 516 pupils and students, of which 258 are male and 258 are female, 21.19% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 27 nursery or pri school, 15 kindergarten, 198 elementary school, 109 high school and 167 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2435 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2435 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2436 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2423 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2421 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2426 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2433 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2416 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2427 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2423 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2437 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 19 | 27 |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 5 | 15 |
| Elementary school | 91 | 107 | 198 |
| High school | 72 | 37 | 109 |
| College or graduate school | 77 | 90 | 167 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylva town, North Carolina | $26432 | $36711 | $17348 |
| Jackson County, North Carolina | $32552 | $40876 | $17582 |
| North Carolina, United States | $39184 | $46335 | $20307 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |