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Crime in Sylvester summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sylvester. Key points include:
There were 81 total crimes in Sylvester in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sylvester is 1,505.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sylvester is 204.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sylvester is 1,301.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sylvester is -28.94% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sylvester Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sylvester / 100k People |
Georgia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 81 | 1,505.9 | 2,000.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 204.5 | 325.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 18.6 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 37.2 | 40.8 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 93.0 | 245.9 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 70 | 1,301.4 | 1,674.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 6 | 111.5 | 202.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 63 | 1,171.2 | 1,247.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 18.6 | 224.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sylvester summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sylvester. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sylvester is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sylvester is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sylvester is $172,687.
The median income in Sylvester is $58,417.
Sylvester's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sylvester Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sylvester | Georgia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 62 | 88 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sylvester, GA Weather
The average high in Sylvester is 77.2° and the average low is 55.4°.
There are 67.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.9 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sylvester |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 55.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sylvester Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sylvester
The current population in Sylvester is 5,489. The population has decreased 11.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,489 | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 5,557 | -1.2% |
| 2022 | 5,622 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 5,675 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 5,809 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 5,865 | -1.0% |
| 2018 | 5,926 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 5,983 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 6,108 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 6,146 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 6,180 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 6,254 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 6,230 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 6,199 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 6,174 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sylvester
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Sylvester is:
36.3% White with 1,994 White residents.
56.5% African American with 3,099 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.2% Asian with 64 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 52 Other residents.
3.2% Two Or More with 174 Two Or More residents.
1.9% Hispanic with 104 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sylvester | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 49.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 56.5% | 30.7% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sylvester
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Sylvester is 56.9% female with 3,122 female residents.
Sylvester is 43.1% male with 2,366 male residents.
| Gender | Sylvester | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.9% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.1% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sylvester for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Sylvester completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Sylvester completed 9-12th grade.
46.0% of adults in Sylvester completed high school / ged.
13.0% of adults in Sylvester completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Sylvester completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Sylvester completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Sylvester completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sylvester completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sylvester completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sylvester | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sylvester, Georgia
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10.7% of households in Sylvester earn Less than $10,000.
10.0% of households in Sylvester earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Sylvester earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.0% of households in Sylvester earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.8% of households in Sylvester earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.9% of households in Sylvester earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Sylvester earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.4% of households in Sylvester earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.6% of households in Sylvester earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.8% of households in Sylvester earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sylvester | GA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.7% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.0% | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 10.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.6% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.8% | 11.9% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
