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Sylvania borough, PA

ZIP 16947 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 16947

16947 has a population of 4,653 with a median age of 43.6 yrs (50.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
93.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.0%-84% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
24.3%+49% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+5% vs US avg
x
High school
48.1%+84% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.3%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.6%+32% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.1%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
49.1%+253% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.8%+913% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 16947

Poverty Rate
18.3%+59% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+59% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
49.1%+253% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.7%-29% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.6%+25% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
58.8%+913% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,653
Median age43.6
Poverty rate18.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White93.3%
Hispanic3.0%
Black1.8%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born49.1%