Sumter County, Alabama
AL · FIPS 01119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,878 | — | #2,360 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $33,310 | -55.7% | #3,132 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.7 years | -8.2% | #2,907 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $82,600 | -70.7% | #3,149 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | -33.4% | #2,300 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.5% | +110.0% | #3,033 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sumter County has a population of 11,878, making it the #2,360 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sumter County is $33,310, ranking #3,132 out of 3,222 counties — 55.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 26.5% and unemployment stands at 12.0%.
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The median home value in Sumter County is $82,600 (-70.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $775/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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91.4% of residents in Sumter County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.4% below the national rate.
About Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County, Alabama has a total population of 11,878, making it the 2,360th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sumter County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sumter County is $33,310, which ranks #3,132 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 55.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 26.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0%.
The median home value in Sumter County is $82,600, 70.7% below the national median. Renters in Sumter County pay a median gross rent of $775 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sumter County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.0 min.
Sumter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 68.1% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (25.7%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
All data for Sumter County, Alabama comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.