Sylvester, GA

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Population
5,430
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
389 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$115,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$896/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$58,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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About Sylvester

Sylvester is a quiet, welcoming southwest Georgia town of about 5,500 residents, serving as the heart and county seat of Worth County. Surrounded by scenic farmland filled with cotton, pecans, and acres of peanuts, the community proudly embraces its heritage as the Peanut Capital of the World. Life here moves at an easy, unhurried pace, centered around a historic downtown where local businesses and friendly neighbors create a genuine small-town feel.

Families are served by the centralized Worth County school campus, with career training and adult education close at hand through Southern Regional Technical College. Outdoor recreation is right in the area, with the Flint River and nearby Lake Blackshear offering great weekend spots for boating and fishing. Day-to-day routines revolve around community gatherings at Jeffords Park, while a quick drive along Highway 82 connects you directly to Albany and Tifton for larger shopping centers, dining, and healthcare.

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