Demographics & People — Sylvester, Georgia
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,557 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 2,210 |
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| Family Households | 1,553 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,991 |
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| Black or African American | 3,251 |
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| Asian | 58 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,038 |
| Other groups | 2,017 |
| English | 744 |
| American | 338 |
| Irish | 240 |
| European | 202 |
| German | 179 |
| Scottish | 127 |
| Italian | 110 |
| French (except Basque) | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 5,052 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,118 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 320 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,222 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.1% |
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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 Sylvester, Georgia.
