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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Sumter

South Carolina · 1,570 residents · 3.316 sq mi
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East Sumter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,528. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,570
+29%vs 2000
vs 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
473 / sq mi
+29%vs 2000
vs 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−21%vs 2000
vs 37.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
7119451K1K2K1990201020202024East Sumter
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,528
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,938 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2021
$8,787
−32%vs 2000
vs $13,010 in 2000
US average: $14,340
19.4%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $61,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$283
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $500 in 2000
US average: $450
78.5%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
2.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57%(696)
Black41.3%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(760)
1990
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(992)
Black36.8%(578)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(913)
58
−7%vs 2000
vs 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.5%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sumter, South Carolina?

East Sumter, South Carolina has about 1,570 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Sumter, South Carolina?

The typical household in East Sumter, South Carolina earns about $21,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Sumter, South Carolina expensive?

In East Sumter, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in East Sumter, South Carolina?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Sumter, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Sumter, South Carolina?

About 19.4% of people in East Sumter, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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