Sylvester, Georgia
Sylvester: Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America
About
Sylvester is a city located in the county of Worth in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,188. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,690 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1892.
Quick Facts about Sylvester
| Population : | 5,690 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Georgia (United States) |
| County : | Worth County |
| Postal code : | 31791 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 229 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.65% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.35% |
| Altitude : | 387 feet / 118 meters |
| Capital city : | Sylvester is capital of Worth County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 09:43:41 (17th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | -8.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sylvester is located at 31°31'51"N 83°50'13"W (31.5309200, -83.8369300).
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- Official Website
Official website of Sylvester
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sylvester decreased by 8.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 6,188 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,205 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,136 | -1.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,057 | -1.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,051 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,964 | -1.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,951 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,869 | -1.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,747 | -2.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,776 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,690 | -1.51% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Sylvester
1 Johnson Family Christmas
1098 Story Rd, Sylvester, GA 31791, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Sylvester
1 Sylvester City Hall
101 N Main St, Sylvester, GA 31791 ➦ Show Map
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Schools in Sylvester
College & universities near Sylvester, GA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138716 | Albany State University | Albany (GA) | 31705 |
Post offices near Sylvester
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sylvester Post Office | Sylvester (GA) | 31791 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Sylvester , West Virginia human settlement in Boone County, West Virginia, United States of America with a population of 133 people.
Other cities in Worth County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worth County , GA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Poulan | 770 | Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America |
| Sumner | 400 | Town in Worth County, Georgia, United States |
| Warwick | 384 | Human settlement in Worth County, Georgia, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sylvester distances to largest Georgia cities
