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Sumner

Georgia · 445 residents · 1.772 sq mi
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Sumner has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,446. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
445
+44%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
251 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 174 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+3%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1842753664565471990201020202024Sumner
2024439
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,446
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,232
+27%since 2000
from $13,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−23%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(259)
Black14.9%(46)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32%(99)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(295)
Black23.1%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score54.4%(242)
Diversity Score
54
+70%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+178%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
57.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.7%
−39.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumner, Georgia?

Sumner, Georgia has about 445 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sumner, Georgia?

The typical household in Sumner, Georgia earns about $47,446 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumner, Georgia expensive?

In Sumner, Georgia, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Sumner, Georgia?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sumner, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumner, Georgia?

About 19.4% of people in Sumner, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumner, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumner, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 108 percent over that period.

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