Sumter County, Georgia
GA · FIPS 13261 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,061 | — | #1,504 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $42,653 | -43.2% | #3,012 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.9 years | -2.6% | #2,595 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $120,200 | -57.4% | #2,667 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $857 | -26.3% | #1,693 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% | +88.5% | #2,936 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sumter County has a population of 29,061, making it the #1,504 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sumter County is $42,653, ranking #3,012 out of 3,222 counties — 43.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.7% and unemployment stands at 4.7%.
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The median home value in Sumter County is $120,200 (-57.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $857/mo and the homeownership rate is 56.6%.
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86.0% of residents in Sumter County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% below the national rate.
About Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter County, Georgia has a total population of 29,061, making it the 1,504th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sumter County is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sumter County is $42,653, which ranks #3,012 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 43.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7%.
The median home value in Sumter County is $120,200, 57.4% below the national median. Renters in Sumter County pay a median gross rent of $857 per month. The homeownership rate is 56.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sumter County, 21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.5 min.
Sumter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 49.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%).
All data for Sumter County, Georgia 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.