Sumter County, Florida
FL · FIPS 12119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 143,408 | — | #472 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $76,508 | +1.8% | #748 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 68.5 years | +76.1% | #2 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $385,400 | +36.7% | #330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,269 | +9.1% | #456 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% | -22.9% | #728 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sumter County has a population of 143,408, making it the #472 most populous county in the US. The median age is 68.5 years, which is 76.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sumter County is $76,508, ranking #748 out of 3,222 counties — 1.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.7% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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The median home value in Sumter County is $385,400 (+36.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,269/mo and the homeownership rate is 87.6%.
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94.8% of residents in Sumter County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
About Sumter County, Florida
Sumter County, Florida has a total population of 143,408, making it the 472nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sumter County is 68.5 years, which is 76.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sumter County is $76,508, which ranks #748 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Sumter County is $385,400, 36.7% above the national median. Renters in Sumter County pay a median gross rent of $1,269 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sumter County, 35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.
Sumter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).
All data for Sumter County, Florida 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.