Sumter County's estimated 2026 population is 11,547 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sumter County is the 60th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 13,730 and has seen a growth of -15.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 35.4 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 9,585 adults, (2,354 of whom are seniors) in Sumter County.
Female: 6,612 (55.7%)
Male: 5,266 (44.3%)
The racial composition of Sumter County includes 68.17% Black or African American, 26.07% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,097 | 68.17% |
| White | 3,097 | 26.07% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 5.31% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.07% |
Sumter County's average per capita income is $30,525. Household income levels show a median of $33,310. The poverty rate stands at 26.46%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,321 | - |
| Families | $49,928 | $63,685 |
| Households | $33,310 | $52,781 |
| Non Families | $22,317 | $35,889 |
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