Sylvania, Ohio Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sylvania, Ohio is 19,038 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 94th-largest city in Ohio. The median household income is $95,610, the median home value is $233,700, and the median age is 40.4.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (19,082 → 19,102).
19,038
Population
2856
People / sq mi
$95,610
Median Income
$233,700
Median Home Value
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Sylvania covers 6.7 sq mi of land at 2856 people per square mile.
About Sylvania, OH
Sylvania is defined demographically by education — 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average. Sylvania is a city in Ohio with a population of 19,038.
The typical household here earns about $95,610, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.7%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $233,700, with typical rent around $1,019.
College attainment is above the local norm at 50.6%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is close to the national 14.0% at 14.1%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Sylvania usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Sylvania city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Sylvania city had a population of 19,082 in 2010 and 19,102 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 19,311 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
19,102
Population (2024)
19,082
Population (2010)
19,311
Peak (2019)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,082 |
| 2011 | 19,013 |
| 2012 | 18,977 |
| 2013 | 19,012 |
| 2014 | 19,038 |
| 2015 | 19,029 |
| 2016 | 19,073 |
| 2017 | 19,124 |
| 2018 | 19,201 |
| 2019 | 19,311 |
| 2020 | 19,039 |
| 2021 | 19,066 |
| 2022 | 19,068 |
| 2023 | 19,065 |
| 2024 | 19,102 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$95,610
Median Household Income
$47,431
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$233,700
Median Home Value
$1,019
Median Rent
77.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
97.6%
High School+
50.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
77.2%
Public Transit
14.1%
Work From Home
22.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
21.7%
Foreign Born
93.4%
Non-English at Home
5.9%
Veterans
8.8%
With Disability
97.1%
Health Insurance
96.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 33.2% |
| Manufacturing | 12.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.5% |
| Information | 6.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.2% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Construction | 3.0% |
| Public Administration | 2.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sylvania, Ohio has a population of 19,038 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 94th-largest city in Ohio.
The median household income in Sylvania, Ohio is $95,610, with 3.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sylvania, Ohio is $233,700, with median monthly rent at $1,019 and a homeownership rate of 77.5%.
The median age in Sylvania, Ohio is 40.4 years. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The population has grown 0.1% since 2010 (19,082 → 19,102).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.