Sumter County's estimated 2026 population is 28,497 with a growth rate of -1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sumter County is the 70th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 32,608 and has seen a growth of -12.61% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.9 years
Female: 37.9 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 22,550 adults, (5,152 of whom are seniors) in Sumter County.
Female: 15,520 (53.4%)
Male: 13,541 (46.6%)
The racial composition of Sumter County includes 49.85% Black or African American, 41.37% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 14,487 | 49.85% |
| White | 12,022 | 41.37% |
| Two or more races | 1,742 | 5.99% |
| Asian | 378 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 352 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.08% |
Sumter County's average per capita income is $39,816. Household income levels show a median of $42,653. The poverty rate stands at 23.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,019 | - |
| Families | $50,047 | $74,670 |
| Households | $42,653 | $68,394 |
| Non Families | $32,145 | $55,124 |
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