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Sumter County

Georgia · 32,819 residents · 482.877 sq mi
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Sumter County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,430. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $86,300. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,819
−1%since 2000
from 33,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+4%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K30K31K32K34K1990201020202024Sumter County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,430
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,904 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,436
+16%since 2000
from $15,083 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(15,672)
Black48.8%(16,196)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(891)
Asian0.6%(193)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.4%(22,056)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.9%(13,413)
Black51.5%(16,894)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,717)
Asian1.3%(418)
Other1.5%(486)
Diversity Score71%(23,291)
Diversity Score
71
+7%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sumter County, Georgia?

Sumter County, Georgia has about 32,819 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sumter County, Georgia earns about $32,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sumter County, Georgia expensive?

In Sumter County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Sumter County, Georgia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sumter County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sumter County, Georgia?

About 26.9% of people in Sumter County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sumter County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sumter County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,591 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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