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Sylva Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 6,124
- Land Area (2000): 60.480 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 0.000 square kilometers
Year | Population | Year | Population | Year | Population |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 2,476 | 2003 | 2,439 | 2005 | 2,452 |
2002 | 2,516 | 2004 | Not Available | 2006 | 2,446 |
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Houses (2000): 3,074
Sylva Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 2,693 | 43.86% |
Rural, Farm | 0 | 0.00% |
Rural, Non-farm | 3,447 | 56.14% |
Sylva Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Employment Information Back to top
Sylva Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 205 | 12.97% |
2. | Educational Services | 166 | 10.50% |
3. | Health Care | 140 | 8.86% |
4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 123 | 7.78% |
5. | Public Administration | 80 | 5.06% |
6. | Repair and Maintenance | 64 | 4.05% |
7. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 61 | 3.86% |
8. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 54 | 3.42% |
9. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 49 | 3.10% |
10. | Food and Beverage Stores | 46 | 2.91% |
11. | Truck Transportation | 42 | 2.66% |
12. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 41 | 2.59% |
13. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 38 | 2.40% |
14. | Other Transportation | 38 | 2.40% |
15. | Paper Manufacturing | 38 | 2.40% |
16. | Department and Other General Stores | 37 | 2.34% |
17. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 35 | 2.21% |
18. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 32 | 2.02% |
19. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 23 | 1.45% |
20. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 23 | 1.45% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 334 | 24.31% |
2. | Health Care | 278 | 20.23% |
3. | Accommodation and Food Services | 95 | 6.91% |
4. | Social Assistance | 58 | 4.22% |
5. | Finance and Insurance | 52 | 3.78% |
6. | Department and Other General Stores | 48 | 3.49% |
7. | Arts / Entertainment / Recreation | 45 | 3.28% |
8. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 36 | 2.62% |
9. | Apparel Manufacturing | 35 | 2.55% |
10. | Religious / Grantmaking / Civic / Similar Organizations | 35 | 2.55% |
11. | Public Administration | 34 | 2.47% |
12. | Personal and Laundry Services | 32 | 2.33% |
13. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 31 | 2.26% |
14. | Private Household Services | 26 | 1.89% |
15. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 23 | 1.67% |
16. | Food and Beverage Stores | 22 | 1.60% |
17. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 20 | 1.46% |
18. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 18 | 1.31% |
19. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 14 | 1.02% |
20. | Furniture, Furnishings, and Appliances | 12 | 0.87% |
Sylva Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 101 | 6.39% |
2. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 82 | 5.19% |
3. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 76 | 4.81% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 63 | 3.98% |
5. | Other Management Occupations | 62 | 3.92% |
6. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 60 | 3.80% |
7. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 50 | 3.16% |
8. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 47 | 2.97% |
9. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 45 | 2.85% |
10. | Vehicle Mechanics | 45 | 2.85% |
11. | Other Production Occupations | 42 | 2.66% |
12. | Carpenters | 41 | 2.59% |
13. | Postsecondary Teachers | 38 | 2.40% |
14. | Top Executives | 37 | 2.34% |
15. | Other Construction Trades | 36 | 2.28% |
16. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 35 | 2.21% |
17. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 26 | 1.64% |
18. | Lawyers | 26 | 1.64% |
19. | Physicians and Surgeons | 26 | 1.64% |
20. | Computer Specialists | 25 | 1.58% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
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1. | Secretaries and Admins | 117 | 8.52% |
2. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 96 | 6.99% |
3. | Other Office and Admin Support | 77 | 5.60% |
4. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 76 | 5.53% |
5. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 71 | 5.17% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 57 | 4.15% |
7. | Cashiers | 57 | 4.15% |
8. | Nursing / Psychiatric / Home Health | 57 | 4.15% |
9. | Postsecondary Teachers | 51 | 3.71% |
10. | Other Management Occupations | 48 | 3.49% |
11. | Registered Nurses | 47 | 3.42% |
12. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 44 | 3.20% |
13. | Other Production Occupations | 39 | 2.84% |
14. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 35 | 2.55% |
15. | Bookkeeping / Accounting / Auditing | 32 | 2.33% |
16. | Other Healthcare Support | 31 | 2.26% |
17. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 30 | 2.18% |
18. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 29 | 2.11% |
19. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 28 | 2.04% |
20. | Waiters and Waitresses | 26 | 1.89% |
Sylva Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 2,608 | 51.62% |
15-35 hours | 631 | 12.49% |
1-14 hours | 176 | 3.48% |
No regular hours | 1,637 | 32.40% |
Sylva Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 59 | 2.06% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 45 | 1.57% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 85 | 2.97% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 124 | 4.33% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 289 | 10.08% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 456 | 15.91% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 620 | 21.63% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 350 | 12.21% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 194 | 6.77% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 201 | 7.01% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 88 | 3.07% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 39 | 1.36% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 175 | 6.11% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 141 | 4.92% |
Sylva Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 267 | 9.32% |
5-9 | 647 | 22.58% |
10-14 | 646 | 22.54% |
15-19 | 335 | 11.69% |
20-24 | 256 | 8.93% |
25-29 | 106 | 3.70% |
30-34 | 261 | 9.11% |
35-39 | 16 | 0.56% |
40-44 | 25 | 0.87% |
45-59 | 119 | 4.15% |
60-89 | 111 | 3.87% |
At least 90 | 77 | 2.69% |
Sylva Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 19 | 0.66% | 2,238 | 78.09% |
30-44 | 0 | 0.00% | 302 | 10.54% |
45-59 | 2 | 0.07% | 117 | 4.08% |
At least 60 | 6 | 0.21% | 182 | 6.35% |
Sylva Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 0 | 0.00% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 318 | 10.86% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 2,409 | 82.30% |
Motorcycle | 2 | 0.07% |
Other | 22 | 0.75% |
Public transportation | 27 | 0.92% |
Walked | 88 | 3.01% |
Worked at home | 61 | 2.08% |
Sylva Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 2,682 (5,907 people)
Families (2000): 1,675 (4,658 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 682
People at same address in 1995: 3,105
Sylva Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 364 | 13.47% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 267 | 9.88% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 176 | 6.51% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 196 | 7.25% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 245 | 9.06% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 201 | 7.44% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 204 | 7.55% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 144 | 5.33% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 144 | 5.33% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 222 | 8.21% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 222 | 8.21% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 156 | 5.77% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 82 | 3.03% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 28 | 1.04% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 24 | 0.89% |
$200,000 or more | 28 | 1.04% |
Sylva Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 858 | 31.74% |
Family, 2 people | 876 | 32.41% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 147 | 5.44% |
Family, 3 people | 383 | 14.17% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 24 | 0.89% |
Family, 4 people | 277 | 10.25% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 4 | 0.15% |
Family, 5 people | 100 | 3.70% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 2 | 0.07% |
Family, 6 people | 22 | 0.81% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 1 | 0.04% |
Family, 7 or more people | 9 | 0.33% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Sylva Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 2,085 | 29.04% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 871 | 12.13% |
Public Assistance | 79 | 1.10% |
Retirement | 490 | 6.82% |
Self Employment | 351 | 4.89% |
Social Security | 834 | 11.62% |
Supplemental Security | 156 | 2.17% |
Wage / Salary | 1,978 | 27.55% |
Other | 336 | 4.68% |
Sylva Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 818 | 62.35% |
With children under 18 | 494 | 37.65% |
Sylva Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 213 | 8.95% |
Married | 1,478 | 62.07% |
Never Married | 609 | 25.58% |
Widowed | 81 | 3.40% |
Sylva Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 276 | 9.96% |
Married | 1,480 | 53.43% |
Never Married | 598 | 21.59% |
Widowed | 416 | 15.02% |
Sylva Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Education Information Back to top
Sylva Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 376 | 7.64% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 630 | 12.80% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 1,299 | 26.39% |
Some college, no degree | 1,107 | 22.49% |
Associate degree | 351 | 7.13% |
Bachelors degree | 692 | 14.06% |
Graduate or professional degree | 467 | 9.49% |
Sylva Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 41 | 0.67% | 18 | 0.29% | 59 | 0.96% |
Kindergarten | 63 | 1.03% | 0 | 0.00% | 63 | 1.03% |
Grades 1-4 | 252 | 4.11% | 8 | 0.13% | 260 | 4.25% |
Grades 5-8 | 284 | 4.64% | 3 | 0.05% | 287 | 4.69% |
Grades 9-12 | 293 | 4.78% | 4 | 0.07% | 297 | 4.85% |
Undergrad college | 358 | 5.85% | 13 | 0.21% | 371 | 6.06% |
Graduate or professional school | 83 | 1.36% | 20 | 0.33% | 103 | 1.68% |
Total | 1,374 | 22.44% | 66 | 1.08% | 1,440 | 23.51% |
Sylva Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Public Benefits Information Back to top
Sylva Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 5,145 | 85.84% |
Below Poverty Level | 849 | 14.16% |
Sylva Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Criminal Information Back to top
Correctional Institution Population (2000): 24
Sylva Crimes Per 1,000 People By Type And Year
Year | Aggravated Assault | Forcible Rape | Murder / Manslaughter | Robbery | Total Violent Crimes | Arson | Burglary | Larceny / Theft | Motor Vehicle Theft | Total Property Crimes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2001 | 6.866 | 0.000 | 0.404 | 0.404 | 7.674 | 0.404 | 25.848 | 60.985 | 0.808 | 88.045 |
2002 | 5.167 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 5.167 | 0.397 | 31.797 | 51.272 | 3.975 | 87.440 |
2003 | 9.020 | 1.640 | 0.410 | 0.820 | 11.890 | 0.000 | 38.950 | 58.631 | 3.280 | 100.861 |
2004 | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
2005 | 9.380 | 0.408 | 0.000 | 0.408 | 10.196 | 0.408 | 26.509 | 73.002 | 3.670 | 103.181 |
2006 | 12.265 | 0.409 | 0.409 | 0.818 | 13.900 | 0.409 | 14.309 | 66.639 | 2.862 | 83.810 |
2007 | 8.442 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.844 | 9.287 | 0.422 | 18.573 | 58.252 | 4.221 | 81.047 |
Sylva Law Enforcement Employeess
Year | Officers | Civilian |
---|---|---|
2004 | 1 | 11 |
2005 | 1 | 12 |
2006 | 1 | 12 |
2007 | 1 | 12 |
Sylva Crime Index
Year | Index |
---|---|
2001 | 237 |
2002 | 233 |
Sylva Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Sylva Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 649 | 10.60% |
10-19 Years | 701 | 11.45% |
20-29 Years | 921 | 15.04% |
30-39 Years | 781 | 12.75% |
40-49 Years | 841 | 13.73% |
50-59 Years | 795 | 12.98% |
60-69 Years | 657 | 10.73% |
70-79 Years | 481 | 7.85% |
80-89 Years | 238 | 3.89% |
90+ Years | 60 | 0.98% |
Sylva Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 2,911 | 47.53% |
Female | 3,213 | 52.47% |
Sylva Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Caucasian | 5,647 | 92.21% |
African-American | 145 | 2.37% |
Hispanic/Latino | 108 | 1.76% |
Multiracial | 95 | 1.55% |
Amerindian | 71 | 1.16% |
Asian | 55 | 0.90% |
Other Race | 3 | 0.05% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Sylva Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 1,056 | 22.27% |
2. | English | 804 | 16.95% |
3. | German | 704 | 14.85% |
4. | Irish | 694 | 14.64% |
5. | Scotch Irish | 573 | 12.08% |
6. | Scottish | 211 | 4.45% |
7. | Italian | 105 | 2.21% |
8. | Dutch | 95 | 2.00% |
9. | French Non-Basque | 74 | 1.56% |
10. | Welsh | 52 | 1.10% |
Sylva Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Only English | 5,604 | 96.44% |
2. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 126 | 2.17% |
3. | German | 24 | 0.41% |
4. | Other Native North American | 16 | 0.28% |
5. | Russian | 10 | 0.17% |
6. | Korean | 10 | 0.17% |
7. | Other Pacific Island | 5 | 0.09% |
8. | Arabic | 5 | 0.09% |
9. | French | 4 | 0.07% |
10. | Italian | 4 | 0.07% |
Sylva Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 6,063 | 98.75% |
Naturalized immigrant | 17 | 0.28% |
Not a citizen | 60 | 0.98% |
Sylva Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Sylva Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
28779 |