Demographics & People — Sylacauga, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 12,388 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.4 |
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| Total Households | 5,391 |
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| Family Households | 3,420 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,984 |
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| Black or African American | 3,857 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 244 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 5,238 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,792 |
| American | 1,774 |
| Irish | 1,443 |
| English | 930 |
| German | 650 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 240 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 224 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 190 |
| Haitian | 190 |
Language
| English Only | 11,368 |
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| Spanish | 299 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,703 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 567 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,474 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 3.4% |
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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 Sylacauga, Alabama.
