Sylvan Springs, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Walker County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,559
Population
167/sq mi density
$78,214
Median Income
$33,818 per capita
$197,300
Home Value
$207,952 Zillow
$1,092
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$78,214 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$197,300 home value, $1,092/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
1,559
Census 2023
Population Density
167
per square mile
Land Area
8.7
square miles (22.5 km²)
Median Age
43.1 yrs
11% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
54.8%
Male
45.2%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
85.8%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
2.2%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 0.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
98.9%
Spanish
0.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.3%
Veterans
8.9%
48% above US avg (6%)
Disability
15.9%
22% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6%
5% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.4%
49% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.454
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 1,559 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 167 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.7 sq mi |
| Median Age | 43.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 54.8% |
| Female | 45.2% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 98.9% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.3% |
| Veterans | 8.9% |
| Disability | 15.9% |
| Health Insurance | 95.6% |
| Uninsured | 4.4% |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.454 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |