County · South Carolina
Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter County, South Carolina. Sumter County had 105,067 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.5% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. It holds 17 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 14 census-designated) and 26 census tracts. GEOID 45085.
Sumter County is the county of the Sumter, SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
105,067
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 105,556 · ACS 2020-2024: 104,725
Median household income
$56,693
±$2,137 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$165,300
±$6,409 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,057
±$51 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Sumter County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 105,556 residents in Sumter County. The Census Bureau estimates 105,067 for July 1, 2025, down 0.5% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 104,725 over 665 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sumter County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 104,725 | 5,296,225 | −2,032 |
| Households | 41,083±635 | 2,117,989 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.48±0.04 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 47,582±55 | 2,443,039 | −538 |
Sumter County's population since 2000
From 104,646 in 2000 to 105,067 in 2025: up 0.4%. 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 17 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 14 census-designated places. The largest is Sumter with 43,094 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sumter | 43,463 | $55,592 |
|---|---|---|
| Dalzell | 3,175 | $47,354 |
| Lakewood | 2,810 | $56,500 |
| Cherryvale | 2,405 | $40,428 |
| South Sumter | 1,989 | $46,406 |
| Privateer | 1,980 | $49,191 |
| Stateburg | 1,593 | $66,481 |
| Wedgefield | 1,507 | $44,410 |
| Cane SavannahGEOID 4511350 | 1,335 | $131,705 |
| East SumterGEOID 4522547 | 1,135 | not published |
| Oakland | 1,099 | $68,778 |
| Mayesville | 548 | $50,568 |
| MulberryGEOID 4548737 | 540 | not published |
| Pinewood | 503 | $27,813 |
| RembertGEOID 4559470 | 246 | $27,167 |
| ShilohGEOID 4565950 | 168 | $118,056 |
| OswegoGEOID 4553485 | 86 | not published |
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 38.0 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 45.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 43.6%. 3.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sumter County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±0.6 | 40.2 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 23.7% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.4% | 7.4% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 43.6%±0.4 pts | 61.9% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 45.8%±0.7 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0%±0.5 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1%±0.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.2%±1.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±1.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.5%±0.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.6%±1.1 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5%±2.0 pts | 32.1% | +4.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.9%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 41,083 households earn less than $56,693 a year (±$2,137), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $56,195 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sumter County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,693±$2,137 | $69,324 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,835±$2,979 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,466±$1,149 | $39,236 | +$1,594 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±1.7 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.1%±3.7 pts | 19.4% | −7.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7%±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4%±1.7 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 68.1% of Sumter County's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $165,300 by its owner (±$6,409). The median renter pays $1,057 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sumter County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $165,300±$6,409 | $259,000 | +$22,909 |
| Median gross rent | $1,057±$51 | $1,180 | +$72 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±4.6 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,293±$46 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1%±2.0 pts | 71.9% | +3.5 pts |
| Housing units | 47,582±55 | 2,443,039 | −538 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0%±2.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 19.0%±1.6 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3%±0.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 358 new housing units across Sumter County in 2025 (320 single-family), 3.4 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?
85.2% of Sumter County's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Sumter County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±1.6 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±1.1 pts | 4.9% | −2.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.2%±1.3 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±1.1 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5%±0.8 pts | 11.5% | +2.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min±0.6 | 25.6 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 26 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $22,292 (Tract 13) to $83,006 (Tract 17.03).
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 South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 46 |
| Median household income | 24th of 46 |
| Median home value | 27th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 46 |
| Median age | 41st of 46 |
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.