Sylvania, Pennsylvania

Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Borough
Sylvania, Pennsylvania
Location of Sylvania in Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
Sylvania Location of Sylvania in the state of Pennsylvania
Coordinates: 41°48′20″N76°51′19″W / 41.80556°N 76.85528°W / 41.80556; -76.85528
Country	United States
State	Pennsylvania
County	Bradford
Settled	1795
Incorporated	1853
Government
Area [1]
• Total	1.12 sq mi (2.89 km2)
• Land	1.11 sq mi (2.89 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	1,378 ft (420 m)
Population  (2020) [2]
• Total	216
• Estimate  (2021) [2]	216
• Density	188.34/sq mi (72.73/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip Code	16945
Area code	570
FIPS code	42-75944

Sylvania is a borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Northeastern Pennsylvania. The population was 216 at the 2020 census. ^[2] Children residing in the borough are assigned to attend the Troy Area School District.

Geography

Sylvania is located at 41°48′20″N76°51′19″W / 41.80556°N 76.85528°W / 41.80556; -76.85528 (41.805563, −76.855353). ^[3] According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²), all land.

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1860	215		—
1870	212		−1.4%
1880	227		7.1%
1890	241		6.2%
1900	203		−15.8%
1910	217		6.9%
1920	188		−13.4%
1930	194		3.2%
1940	196		1.0%
1950	211		7.7%
1960	243		15.2%
1970	241		−0.8%
1980	236		−2.1%
1990	203		−14.0%
2000	200		−1.5%
2010	219		9.5%
2020	216		−1.4%
2021 (est.)	216	[2]	0.0%
Sources: [4] [5] [6]

2010

At the 2010 census there were 219 people, 82 households, and 61 families living in the borough. The population density was 199.1 inhabitants per square mile (76.9/km²). There were 88 housing units at an average density of 80 per square mile (31.2/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 96.3% White, 0.5% American Indian, 0.9% Asian and 2.3% two or more races. ^[7] There were 82 households, 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 23.2% of households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.02.

The age distribution was 26% under the age of 18, 58.5% from 18 to 64, and 15.5% 65 or older. The median age was 39.6 years.

The median household income was $42,813 and the median family income was $48,125. Males had a median income of $45,521 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $22,699. About 20.5% of families and 18.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.4% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.

2000

At the 2000 census there were 200 people, 76 households, and 55 families living in the borough. The population density was 322.5 inhabitants per square mile (124.5/km²). There were 85 housing units at an average density of 137.1 per square mile (52.9/km²). The racial makeup of the borough was 100.00% White. ^[5] There were 76 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.6% were non-families. 21.1% of households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.93.

The age distribution was 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.5% 65 or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median household income was $35,000 and the median family income was $41,750. Males had a median income of $27,083 versus $20,179 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $15,181. About 7.5% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those sixty five or over.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
2. "City and Town Population Totals: 2020—2021". Census.gov. US Census Bureau. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
3. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. "Census of Population and Housing". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
5. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 11, 2013.
7. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved May 14, 2011.