Sylvester
City in Worth County, Georgia
Sylvester is a city in Worth County, Georgia, with 5,644 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Poulan, 2.8 miles E.
- 5,644residents (2020 Census)
- 387 ftelevation · 118 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.0 km²
- 859 / sq mipopulation density
- 31781ZIP code
About Sylvester
Sylvester is the county seat of Worth County, Georgia, United States. The population was 5,644 in 2020. The city is the county seat and business center of Worth County and is claimed to be the Peanut Capital of the World due to its peanut production.
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Living in Sylvester
- Median household income
- $58,417
- Median home value
- $115,900
- Median rent
- $896/mo
- Median age
- 37
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Sylvester had 5,644 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,644 |
|---|---|
| Density | 859 per sq mi (332 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sylvester at a glance
| State | Georgia (GA) |
|---|---|
| County | Worth County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,644 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.57 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.5297° N, 83.8346° W |
| ZIP code | 31781 |
| Official website | cityofsylvester.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1375188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sylvester
- Poulan2.8 mi E
- Sumner5.9 mi E
- Ty Ty11.6 mi E
- Doerun15.1 mi S
- Sycamore15.3 mi NE
- Ashburn16.4 mi NE
- Putney16.4 mi W
- Tifton19.1 mi E
- Omega19.4 mi SE
- Phillipsburg19.6 mi E
- Norman Park20.1 mi SE
- Unionville20.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sylvester
What county is Sylvester in?
Sylvester is in Worth County, Georgia.
What is the population of Sylvester, GA?
5,644 people lived in Sylvester at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sylvester, GA?
The ZIP code of Sylvester is 31781.
What is the elevation of Sylvester?
387 feet (118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sylvester?
Poulan (2.8 mi), Sumner (5.9 mi), Ty Ty (11.6 mi), Doerun (15.1 mi), Sycamore (15.3 mi).
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