Sylvania, OH Demographics

A map of Sylvania's Population by Race

Sylvania, Ohio has an estimated population of 19,055, a less than 1% change from the 19,011 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 3.6% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 3.1% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sylvania, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sylvania has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sylvania, that probability was 24.6% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sylvania is ranked the 96th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sylvania was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sylvania's White Population

15,938 residents of Sylvania, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sylvania is higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Sylvania ranks 951st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sylvania's White population has declined by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Sylvania's population has decreased from 86.5% to 83.6%.

Sylvania is more White than neighboring Ottawa Hills (81.9% White), Holland (76.1% White), and Toledo (55.8% White). Sylvania is less White than neighboring Lambertville (84.8% White), and Berkey (94.6% White).

Sylvania's Black Population

681 residents of Sylvania, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sylvania is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Sylvania ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sylvania's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. Black residents' share of Sylvania's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

Sylvania is more Black than neighboring Ottawa Hills (3% Black), Lambertville (1.5% Black), and Berkey (0% Black). Sylvania is less Black than neighboring Holland (8.4% Black), and Toledo (27.7% Black).

Sylvania's Asian Population

593 residents of Sylvania, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sylvania is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Sylvania ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sylvania's Asian population has grown by an estimated 39.9%. Asian residents' share of Sylvania's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.1%.

Sylvania is more Asian than neighboring Holland (2.2% Asian), Lambertville (2.2% Asian), Berkey (0.9% Asian), and Toledo (1.3% Asian). Sylvania is less Asian than neighboring Ottawa Hills (6.1% Asian).

Sylvania's Hispanic Population

1,128 residents of Sylvania, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sylvania is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sylvania ranks 256th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sylvania's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sylvania's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.9%.

Sylvania is more Hispanic than neighboring Ottawa Hills (2.3% Hispanic), Lambertville (3.6% Hispanic), and Berkey (1.9% Hispanic). Sylvania is less Hispanic than neighboring Holland (7.9% Hispanic), and Toledo (9.1% Hispanic).

Sylvania's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Sylvania, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sylvania is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sylvania ranks 810th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sylvania's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 33.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sylvania's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sylvania is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lambertville (0% Native American/Other), and Berkey (0% Native American/Other). Sylvania is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ottawa Hills (2.5% Native American/Other), Holland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Toledo (0.5% Native American/Other).

Sylvania's Multiracial Population

676 residents of Sylvania, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sylvania is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Sylvania ranks 677th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sylvania's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sylvania's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Sylvania is more Multiracial than neighboring Berkey (2.5% Multiracial). Sylvania is less Multiracial than neighboring Ottawa Hills (4.3% Multiracial), Holland (5.1% Multiracial), Lambertville (7.9% Multiracial), and Toledo (5.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.