Sylva is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 2,668 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sylva is the 270th largest community in North Carolina.
As is often the case in a small town, Sylva doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Sylva citizens is very high relative to the national average among all cities (21.84%): 34.41% of adults in Sylva have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Sylva in 2022 was $19,021, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $76,084 for a family of four.
Sylva is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Sylva home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sylva residents report their race to be White, followed by Native American. Sylva also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 13.12% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Sylva include English, German, Irish, Scots-Irish, and Portuguese.
The most common language spoken in Sylva is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.