County · Alabama
Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County, Alabama. Sumter County had 11,588 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.1% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. It holds 9 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 01119.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,588
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,345 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,878
Median household income
$33,310
±$6,329 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$82,600
±$9,814 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$775
±$160 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
How many people live in Sumter County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 12,345 residents in Sumter County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,588 for July 1, 2025, down 6.1% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,878 over 904 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sumter County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,878 | 5,086,768 | −919 |
| Households | 4,823±259 | 1,997,247 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.02±0.10 | 2.48 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 6,356±99 | 2,337,265 | −516 |
Sumter County's population since 2000
From 14,798 in 2000 to 11,588 in 2025: down 21.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sumter County?
Sumter County holds 9 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Livingston with 3,242 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Livingston | 3,436 | $24,236 |
|---|---|---|
| York | 2,414 | $30,489 |
| BellamyGEOID 0105188 | 363 | $53,011 |
| Cuba | 306 | $91,250 |
| EpesGEOID 0124256 | 272 | not published |
| GainesvilleGEOID 0128768 | 172 | not published |
| GeigerGEOID 0129392 | 155 | $38,750 |
| PanolaGEOID 0157912 | 71 | not published |
| EmelleGEOID 0123872 | 32 | $11,786 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sumter County?
The median resident of Sumter County is 35.7 years old; 19.3% are under 18 and 19.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 68.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 25.7%.
| Measure | Sumter County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7±1.6 | 39.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.3% | 22.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.8% | 17.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 25.7%±0.3 pts | 63.4% | +0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 68.1%±2.1 pts | 25.6% | −3.8 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.0%±1.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3%±2.9 pts | 16.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±2.5 pts | 9.2% | −3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3%±3.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.0%±3.2 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.5%±2.1 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0%±2.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sumter County earn?
Half of Sumter County's 4,823 households earn less than $33,310 a year (±$6,329), against $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $29,930 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sumter County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $33,310±$6,329 | $63,999 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $52,781±$4,920 | $88,898 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,267±$1,988 | $36,087 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.5%±4.3 pts | 15.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 35.7%±8.0 pts | 21.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 30.5%±5.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 76.0%±4.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sumter County?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Sumter County's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 by its owner (±$9,814). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 51.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sumter County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $82,600±$9,814 | $209,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775±$160 | $1,007 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.8%±13.9 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,187±$115 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±4.8 pts | 70.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,356±99 | 2,337,265 | −516 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.7%±4.7 pts | 69.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 30.8%±4.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5%±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sumter County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Sumter County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sumter County get to work?
80.0% of Sumter County's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.1%.
| Measure | Sumter County | Alabama | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.4%±4.2 pts | 58.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.1%±3.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±4.0 pts | 80.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2%±2.1 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±2.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.3%±3.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min±2.9 | 25.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Sumter County's census tracts?
Sumter County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,058 (Tract 113.01) to $48,417 (Tract 116).
| Tract 113.0101119011301 | 2,942±326 | $24,058 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 113.0201119011302 | 3,461±480 | $42,045 |
| Tract 11401119011400 | 1,230±250 | $35,185 |
| Tract 11501119011500 | 3,282±450 | $35,000 |
| Tract 11601119011600 | 963±218 | $48,417 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sumter County compare with Alabama's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 60th of 67 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 61st of 67 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd of 67 |
| Median household income | 65th of 67 |
| Median home value | 65th of 67 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 67 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 67 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 67 |
| Median age | 64th of 67 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sumter County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.