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South Sumter

South Carolina · 1,989 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 $35,000. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 1,376 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,100. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,989
−41%since 2000
from 3,365 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
851 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+17%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024South Sumter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,339 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,749
+43%since 2000
from $10,292 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(187)
Black85.6%(1,703)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(6)
Diversity Score29.2%(581)
Diversity Score
29
+31%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+9%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
57.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Sumter, South Carolina?

South Sumter, South Carolina has about 1,989 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Sumter, South Carolina earns about $35,000 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 $67,100, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in South Sumter, South Carolina?

About 18.7% 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 25.8% 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 2,382 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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