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South Sumter

South Carolina · 1,626 residents · 2.337 sq mi
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South Sumter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,406. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 1,739 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,900. The poverty rate of 29.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,626
−52%since 2000
from 3,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
696 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+27%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024South Sumter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,406
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,339 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,379
+117%since 2000
from $10,292 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
−13%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$917
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−18%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.9%(298)
Black89.5%(3,012)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(752)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(66)
Black83.6%(1,360)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(200)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.5%(577)
Diversity Score
35
+59%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.2%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
60.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−15.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−70.7 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
+46.5 ptssince 2017
from 50.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sumter, South Carolina?

South Sumter, South Carolina has about 1,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Sumter, South Carolina earns about $46,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Sumter, South Carolina expensive?

In South Sumter, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $69,900, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in South Sumter, South Carolina?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in South Sumter, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 29.8% of people in South Sumter, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Sumter, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, South Sumter, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,745 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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