Sumter County, SC Demographics
What is the population of Sumter County?
There are 110,793 residents in Sumter County, with a median age of 39. Of this, 48.34% are males and 51.66% are females. US-born citizens make up 96.01% of the resident pool in Sumter County, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.89%. Additionally, 1.09% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 95,862 people in Sumter County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 110,793 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 53,557 | -0.5% |
| Female Population | 57,236 | 0.1% |
Male Population 48.34%
Female Population 51.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39 | -2.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 106,375 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,207 | 2.9% |
| Not Citizen | 1,211 | -6.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 96.01%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.89%
Not Citizen 1.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 696 | 11.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,132 | -8.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,858 | 0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,655 | -11.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 95,862 | 0.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 5.62%
Moved from Same State 2.62%
Moved from Different State 3.35%
Same House as Last Year 87.78%
What are the employment statistics in Sumter County?
White-collar workers make up 71.35% of the working population in Sumter County, while blue-collar employees account for 28.65%. There are also 7,338 entrepreneurs in Sumter County (8.45% of the workforce); 55,590 workers employed in private companies (64.01%); and 16,802 people working in governmental institutions (19.35%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 61,964 | 97.7% |
| Blue Collar | 24,884 | 94.0% |
White Collar 71.35%
Blue Collar 28.65%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 7,338 | 97.6% |
| Private Companies | 55,590 | 99.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,802 | 92.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,118 | 82.2% |
Self Employees 8.45%
Private Companies 64.01%
Governmental Workers 19.35%
Not for Profit Companies 8.2%
How many households are there in Sumter County?
There are a total of 43,581 households in Sumter County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.99% of these Sumter County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.01%. Additionally, 28.66% of households have children and 71.34% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 43,581 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -22.5% |
| Family Households | 28,325 | 0.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 15,256 | 2.2% |
Family Households 64.99%
Non-Family Households 35.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 12,490 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 31,091 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 28.66%
Households without Children 71.34%
What are the median and average incomes in Sumter County?
The average annual household income in Sumter County is $69,463, while the median household income sits at $55,138 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $63,814, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $71,952. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,581 and $41,936, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $69,463 | 7.9% |
| Median Household Income | $55,138 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17,161 | -2.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 89,362 | 0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sumter County?
There are 50,422 housing units in Sumter County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1987. Of the 43,581 occupied housing units in Sumter County, 67.53% are owner-occupied, while 32.47% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 50.91% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $172,800. In general, housing costs reach $756 per month in Sumter County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 50,422 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1987 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,705 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,182 | -10.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3,427 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,617 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8,031 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,932 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,294 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7,431 | 3.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,048 | 9.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 755 | 145.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 43,581 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 29,432 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 14,149 | -0.6% |
Owner Occupied 67.53%
Renter Occupied 32.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 14,983 | -0.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,449 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $172,800 | 10.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $108,500 | 12.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $756 | -1.6% |
With Mortgage 50.91%
Without Mortgage 49.09%
What is the level of education in Sumter County?
Approximately 42.16% of the population in Sumter County holds a high school degree (that's 35,824 residents), while 23.55% have attained a college certificate (20,012 locals) and 12.71% have a bachelor's degree (10,802 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,681 | 5.1% |
| Some High School | 35,824 | -0.9% |
| Some College | 20,012 | -19.0% |
| Associate Degree | 8,935 | 6.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10,802 | 3.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,709 | -2.2% |
No High School 3.16%
Some High School 42.16%
Some College 23.55%
Associate Degree 10.52%
Bachelor's Degree 12.71%
Graduate Degree 7.9%
What is the marital status of Sumter County residents?
A total of 30,348 people in Sumter County have never been married (which represents 32.83% of the total population), while 43,085 of them are wedded (46.61%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,086 (3.34%) and 8,839 (9.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 30,348 | -0.1% |
| Married | 43,085 | -2.1% |
| Separated | 3,086 | -6.5% |
| Widowed | 7,088 | -2.6% |
| Divorced | 8,839 | 13.9% |
Never Married 32.83%
Married 46.61%
Separated 3.34%
Widowed 7.67%
Divorced 9.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sumter County?
The top three means of transportation people in Sumter County use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 43,560 residents commute by car, 702 prefer going to work by walking and 80 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 43,560 | -0.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 69 | -10.4% |
| Railroad | 3 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 80 | -33.9% |
| Motorcycle | 65 | 182.6% |
| TaxiCab | 5 | -82.8% |
| Walk | 702 | 0.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Sumter County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29051 | 450 | 169 | $76,964 | $94,837 |
| 29062 | 9 | 9 | $0 | $0 |
| 29080 | 2,784 | 1,041 | $38,542 | $63,305 |
| 29104 | 1,559 | 578 | $54,583 | $62,679 |
| 29114 | 1,815 | 668 | $49,000 | $60,690 |
| 29125 | 3,081 | 1,087 | $57,813 | $63,477 |
| 29128 | 4,309 | 1,786 | $38,945 | $55,981 |
| 29040 | 8,906 | 3,428 | $64,623 | $73,094 |
| 29150 | 38,525 | 15,115 | $48,845 | $68,598 |
| 29152 | 2,012 | 647 | $55,694 | $85,001 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.