Sumter County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 104,725 | — | #598 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,693 | -24.6% | #2,361 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,588 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,300 | -41.4% | #1,904 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,057 | -9.1% | #828 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.4% | #2,227 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sumter County has a population of 104,725, making it the #598 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sumter County is $56,693, ranking #2,361 out of 3,222 counties — 24.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 6.3%.
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The median home value in Sumter County is $165,300 (-41.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,057/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.1%.
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89.5% of residents in Sumter County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.4% below the national rate.
About Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County, South Carolina has a total population of 104,725, making it the 598th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sumter County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sumter County is $56,693, which ranks #2,361 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3%.
The median home value in Sumter County is $165,300, 41.4% below the national median. Renters in Sumter County pay a median gross rent of $1,057 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sumter County, 23.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Sumter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 45.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (43.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Sumter County, South Carolina 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.