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Sylva town, North Carolina

Official LSAD Designation: Sylva town • Census GEOID: 3766500 • Jackson County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Sylva town.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $44,086 ±$6,090
Per Capita Income $21,330 ±$3,292
Poverty Rate 19.4% ±8.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 492 ±212
Unemployment Rate 7.3% ±4.8%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 1,195 ±238
Broadband Internet Rate 82.4% ±4.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).