Sylvarena, Mississippi Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 123, Sylvarena's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sylvarena is a small community located in Mississippi, within Smith County. The total population is 123. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sylvarena is 52.3 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. Only 11.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 18.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 28.5%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 18.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sylvarena, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $121,400. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $169,800. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 70.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sylvarena has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.4% vs 55.2%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 36.3%.

Education

15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 25.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sylvarena, Mississippi is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Mississippi state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Mississippi. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.