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South Sumter

South Carolina · 2,411 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 $24,599. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 954 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,900. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,411
−28%since 2000
from 3,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,032 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024South Sumter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,599
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,339 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,924
+35%since 2000
from $10,292 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,900
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
41.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(202)
Black88.2%(2,127)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(61)
Diversity Score29.3%(707)
Diversity Score
29
+31%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.3%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 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
19.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.0%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sumter, South Carolina?

South Sumter, South Carolina has about 2,411 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Sumter, South Carolina earns about $24,599 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 $43,900, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in South Sumter, South Carolina?

About 10.1% 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 29.0% 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 1,960 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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