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Sumter

South Carolina · 43,463 residents · 33.029 sq mi
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Sumter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,760. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
43,463
+10%since 2000
from 39,643 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,316 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+11%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38K40K41K43K44K1990201020202024Sumter
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,760
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,590 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,673
+46%since 2000
from $16,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.1% in 2000
47.6% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+33%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.7%(19,300)
Black46.1%(18,256)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(938)
Asian1.3%(503)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.9%(26,519)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(17,428)
Black48.3%(21,001)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(2,107)
Asian2.1%(891)
Other2.6%(1,126)
Diversity Score73.1%(31,788)
Diversity Score
73
+9%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumter, South Carolina?

Sumter, South Carolina has about 43,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sumter, South Carolina earns about $40,760 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumter, South Carolina expensive?

In Sumter, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Sumter, South Carolina?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sumter, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumter, South Carolina?

About 21.4% of people in Sumter, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumter, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumter, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,518 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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