upon splitting from U.S. 301 south of downtown, but rejoins that route north of the city. The city is located roughly halfway between the major cities of Savannah and Augusta. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Sylvania's elevation is 230 feet and is slightly higher than most of the land throughout Screven County. The city's flora include pine, oak, and most notably, dogwood, thus the slogan "The Dogwood City." Although Spanish moss is not as prevalent as in nearby Savannah, it can still be seen in Sylvania and the surrounding countryside. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,634 people, 1,092 households, and 672 families residing in the city. 2010 census As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 2,956 people living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 50.5% Black, 45.8% White, 0.1% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander and 1.0% from two or more races. 1.4% were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 1,088 households, and 683 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,285 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 57.42% White, 41.57% African American, 0.11% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 0.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population. There were 1,088 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.2% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 3.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 24.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.6 males. The median income for a household in the city