Sumter City PUMA, SC

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2020 Population

188,494

0.48% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.7

0.761% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20.4%

4.2% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$42,802

2.38% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$101,700

3.56% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

70,440

0.0369% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Sumter City PUMA, SC had a population of 188k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $42,802. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sumter City PUMA, SC declined from 189,403 to 188,494, a −0.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,806 to $42,802, a 2.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sumter City PUMA, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (51.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), White (Hispanic) (1.44%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.25%).

4.55% of the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Sumter City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC are Central Carolina Technical College (584 degrees awarded in 2020), University of South Carolina-Sumter (164 degrees), and Morris College (108 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Sumter City PUMA, SC was $101,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%. Most people in Sumter City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Sumter City PUMA, SC borders Kershaw, Richland (South) & Calhoun Counties PUMA, SC, Florence City PUMA, SC, Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC, and Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Diversity

Sumter City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 188k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.54% of Sumter City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.3k people) in Sumter City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sumter City PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,348 households), German (457 households), and Vietnamese (298 households).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumter City PUMA, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
96.3k ± 630
White (Non-Hispanic)
79.3k ± 180
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.66k ± 675

3.48%

Hispanic Population

6.56k people

3.48% of the people in Sumter City PUMA, SC are hispanic (6.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sumter City PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,348 households (3.02%)
German
457 households (0.258%)
Vietnamese
298 households (0.168%)

4.55% of the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sumter City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.02% of the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

2.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.71k people

As of 2020, 2.54% of Sumter City PUMA, SC residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.5

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.1

In 2020, the median age of all people in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 39.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 39, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Sumter City PUMA, SC are getting getting older. In 2019, the average age of all Sumter City PUMA, SC residents was 39.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,306 ± 884 people
Jamaica
505 ± 551 people
Philippines
494 ± 545 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,306 Sumter City PUMA, SC residents, followed by Jamaica with 505 and Philippines with 494.

Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.8% of Sumter City PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,549 ± 418
Gulf War (2001-)
4,370 ± 525
Gulf War (1990s)
2,535 ± 375

Sumter City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Sumter City PUMA, SC is $42,802. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sumter City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

Males in Sumter City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,722. The income inequality in Sumter City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Sumter City PUMA, SC employs 70.4k people. The largest industries in Sumter City PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (5,387 people), Construction (4,301 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,767 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($111,574), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($90,976), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($85,835).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,802

2020 value

± $1,153

2.38%

1 Year Growth

± 3.63%

Households in Sumter City PUMA, SC have a median annual income of $42,802, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,806 in 2019, which represents a 2.38% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Sumter City PUMA, SC compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

$49,666

Average Male Salary in Sumter City PUMA, SC

± $5,904

$37,722

Average Female Salary in Sumter City PUMA, SC

± $3,994

In 2020, full-time male employees in Sumter City PUMA, SC made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Sumter City PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Sumter City PUMA, SC

Asian
$47,651 ± $46,198
White
$45,718 ± $5,538
American Indian
$39,503 ± $43,557

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Sumter City PUMA, SC workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Sumter City PUMA, SC.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Sumter City PUMA, SC by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.405

2020 Wage GINI in Sumter City PUMA, SC

0.404

2019 Wage GINI in Sumter City PUMA, SC

In 2020, the income inequality in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.314% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sumter City PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sumter City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sumter City PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sumter City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sumter City PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

20.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumter City PUMA, SC (36.9k out of 181k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
27,595 ± 1,281
White
8,089 ± 646
Hispanic
880 ± 252

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sumter City PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

70.4k

2020 Value

−0.0369%

1 Year decline

± −0.0369%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sumter City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.0369%, from 70.5k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumter City PUMA, SC, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,075 people), Customer service representatives (1,903 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,844 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,075 people), Customer service representatives (1,903 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,844 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Sumter City PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Firstline enlisted military supervisors (9.36 times higher than expected), Eligibility interviewers, government programs (6.68 times), and Aircraft mechanics & service technicians (6.03 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Physicians ($228,680), Computer & information systems managers ($125,325), and Construction managers ($115,265).

Industries

Employment by Industries

70.4k

2020 Value

−0.0369%

1 Year decline

± −0.0369%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sumter City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.0369%, from 70.5k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumter City PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,387 people), Construction (4,301 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,767 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Sumter City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Sumter City PUMA, SC, by number of employees, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,387 people), Construction (4,301 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,767 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Sumter City PUMA, SC has an unusually high number of U. S. Air Force (22.3 times higher than expected), Textile & fabric finishing & coating mills (18.8 times), and Tire manufacturing (14.8 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sumter City PUMA, SC, by average salary, are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($111,574), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($90,976), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($85,835).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%). The most partisan county was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sumter City PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Carolina.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for South Carolina

55.1% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Carolina

Allendale County, SC
75.6% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Pickens County, SC
74.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oconee County, SC
73% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Carolina was Allendale County, SC with 75.6% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Carolina colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC awarded 968 degrees. The student population of Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC is skewed towards women, with 1,828 male students and 3,497 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC are White (464 and 48.2%), followed by Black or African American (408 and 42.4%), Hispanic or Latino (37 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (26 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Central Carolina Technical College (584 and 60.3%), University of South Carolina-Sumter (164 and 16.9%), and Morris College (108 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 and 32.4%), Registered Nursing (123 and 12.7%), and Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (47 and 4.86%).

The median tuition cost in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $13,420.

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
294 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
123 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
31 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 294 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Carolina Technical College
584 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Sumter
164 degrees awarded
Morris College
108 degrees awarded

$13,420

Median Private

In 2020, the Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Carolina Technical College with 584 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

364

Degrees Awarded to Men

604

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC, which is 0.603 times less than the 604 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
464 degrees awarded
Black or African American
408 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
37 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC was White students. These 464 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 408 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sumter City PUMA, SC was $101,700 in 2020, which is 0.443 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $98,200 to $101,700, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumter City PUMA, SC is 69.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Sumter City PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sumter City PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$101,700

2020 Median

± $5,150

$98,200

2019 Median

± $2,637

In 2020, the median property value in Sumter City PUMA, SC grew to to $101,700 from the previous year's value of $98,200.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumter City PUMA, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,802

Median Household Income

± $1,153

73.6k

Number of Households

± 2,180

In 2020, the median household income of the 73.6k households in Sumter City PUMA, SC grew to $42,802 from the previous year's value of $41,806.

The following chart displays the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumter City PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

2020 Homeownership

69.1%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 69.2% of the housing units in Sumter City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sumter City PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.12% of the workforce in Sumter City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sumter City PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85%)
Carpooled (8.77%)
Worked At Home (2.87%)

In 2020, 85% of workers in Sumter City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.77%) and those who worked at home (2.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sumter City PUMA, SC have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

89.1% of the population of Sumter City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 31.1% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 5.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Williamsburg County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.4%). Additionally, Union County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Carolina

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

10.9%

Uninsured

31.1%

Employer Coverage

24.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

5.04%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumter City PUMA, SC declined by 0.911% from 11% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sumter City PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.