| Place Name | Sylva Township |
| Place Type | Township |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28779 |
| County | Jackson County |
| Area Code(s) | 828 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2021) | 7,372 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.76% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Cullowhee, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 11th |
| State House Districts | 119 |
| State Senate Districts | 50 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.76% |
| African American | 1.24% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% |
| Asian | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 6.14% |