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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sumter County

Alabama · 14,798 residents · 903.826 sq mi
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Sumter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,911. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,700. The poverty rate of 38.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,798
−9%since 1990
from 16,174 in 1990
1990 – 2025
16 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.1
+11%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$18,911
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,811 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,491
+43%since 1990
from $8,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.7%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 39.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$298
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $196 in 1990
US average: $602
72.3%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
27.7% rent
2.2
−20%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic29.5%(4,770)
Black70.2%(11,358)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(97)
Asian0.3%(46)
Diversity Score53.3%(8,628)
2000
White, non-Hispanic25.8%(3,813)
Black72.4%(10,718)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(165)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score50.2%(7,434)
50
−6%since 1990
from 53 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+12.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−1%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumter County, Alabama?

Sumter County, Alabama has about 14,798 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sumter County, Alabama?

The typical household in Sumter County, Alabama earns about $18,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumter County, Alabama expensive?

In Sumter County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $40,700, and the typical rent is about $298 a month.

How educated are people in Sumter County, Alabama?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sumter County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumter County, Alabama?

About 38.7% of people in Sumter County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumter County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumter County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,376 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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