Sylva is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 2,623 people and three associated neighborhoods, Sylva is the 270th largest community in North Carolina.

There are quite a few people in the armed forces living in Sylva, and when you visit or drive around town, you will see military people in and out of uniform, shopping, enjoying life, and being part of the community.

Of important note, Sylva is also a town of artists. Sylva has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Sylva’s character.

As is often the case in a small town, Sylva doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

The population of Sylva is very well educated relative to most cities and towns in the nation, where the average community has 21.84% of its adult population holding a 4-year degree or higher: 37.82% of adults in Sylva have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.

The per capita income in Sylva in 2022 was $18,110, which is low income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $72,440 for a family of four.

Sylva is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Sylva home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Sylva residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Sylva also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 10.88% of the town’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Sylva include English, German, Irish, Italian, and Haitian.

The most common language spoken in Sylva is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Langs. of India.