Demographics & People — Sylvania, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,038 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~19,100 |
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| Median Age | 40.1 |
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| Total Households | 7,509 |
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| Family Households | 5,069 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1932 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 16,985 |
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| Black or African American | 581 |
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| Asian | 548 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 839 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 6,762 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,102 |
| Irish | 2,864 |
| Polish | 2,400 |
| English | 2,395 |
| Other groups | 2,253 |
| French (except Basque) | 744 |
| American | 691 |
| Italian | 658 |
| Arab | 604 |
Language
| English Only | 16,490 |
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| Spanish | 202 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,653 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 847 |
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| Population 18+ | 14,616 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 18.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sylvania, Ohio.
