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East Sumter

South Carolina · 1,343 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 $32,054. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,600. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,343
+10%since 2000
from 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
405 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7119451K1K2K1990201020202024East Sumter
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,054
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$16,664
+28%since 2000
from $13,010 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,600
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$404
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
25.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.5%(571)
Black50.8%(682)
Hispanic / Latino6%(81)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.1%(928)
Diversity Score
69
+11%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
25.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Sumter, South Carolina?

East Sumter, South Carolina has about 1,343 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Sumter, South Carolina earns about $32,054 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 $73,600, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in East Sumter, South Carolina?

About 10.1% 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 25.3% of people in East Sumter, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Sumter, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, East Sumter, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 227 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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