Demographics & People — Sylva, North Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,600 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,800 |
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| Median Age | 31.4 |
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| Total Households | 1,043 |
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| Family Households | 376 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.3076 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,927 |
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| Black or African American | 48 |
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| Asian | 37 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 341 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 614 |
| American | 520 |
| English | 415 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 388 |
| German | 350 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 283 |
| Irish | 215 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 189 |
| Italian | 130 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 97 |
Language
| English Only | 2,231 |
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| Spanish | 106 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,372 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 98 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,776 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sylva, North Carolina.
