Sumter County, FL

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2023 Population

137,536

4.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Rick Scott

Republican Party

US Senator

Ashley Moody

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

68.4

0.146% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.06%

2.13% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$73,297

4.55% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$356,000

9.74% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

30,456

6.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sumter County, FL had a population of 138k people with a median age of 68.4 and a median household income of $73,297. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sumter County, FL grew from 131,832 to 137,536, a 4.33% increase and its median household income grew from $70,105 to $73,297, a 4.55% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sumter County, FL are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.65%), White (Hispanic) (2.24%), Other (Hispanic) (1.98%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.57%).

None of the households in Sumter County, FL 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.

97.9% of the residents in Sumter County, FL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sumter County, FL are Tenaj Salon Institute (42 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Sumter County, FL was $356,000, and the homeownership rate was 88.1%.

Most people in Sumter County, FL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumter County, FL was 2 cars per household.

Sumter County, FL borders Citrus County, FL, Hernando County, FL, Lake County, FL, Marion County, FL, Pasco County, FL, and Polk County, FL.

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Population & Diversity

Sumter County, FL is home to a population of 138k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.86% of Sumter County, FL residents were born outside of the country (8.07k people).

In 2023, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (116k people) in Sumter County, FL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.07k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2023 Citizenship

97.7%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.9% of Sumter County, FL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sumter County, FL was 97.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumter County, FL

White (Non-Hispanic)
116k ± 553
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.15k ± 310
White (Hispanic)
3.07k ± 394

6.08%

Hispanic Population

8.37k people

6.08% of the people in Sumter County, FL are hispanic (8.37k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sumter County, FL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Florida.

Most Common Origin

Cuba
1,008,771 ± 24,085 people
Haiti
353,350 ± 14,476 people
Colombia
307,955 ± 13,528 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Florida was Cuba, the natal country of 1,008,771 Florida residents, followed by Haiti with 353,350 and Colombia with 307,955.

Foreign-Born Population

5.86%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.07k people

6.26%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

8.25k people

As of 2023, 5.86% of Sumter County, FL residents (8.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumter County, FL was 6.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,170 ± 908
Gulf War (1990s)
1,890 ± 387
Korea
1,280 ± 393

Sumter County, FL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.85 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sumter County, FL employs 30.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Sumter County, FL were Retail Trade (4,355 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,670 people), and Construction (3,077 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($70,131), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,000), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($69,612).

Employment

Occupations

30.5k

2023 Value

± 1,725

6.27%

1 Year growth

± 7.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sumter County, FL grew at a rate of 6.27%, from 28.7k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumter County, FL, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,024 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,784 people), and Management Occupations (3,108 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumter County, FL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Florida (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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

30.5k

2023 Value

± 1,725

6.27%

1 Year growth

± 7.69%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sumter County, FL grew at a rate of 6.27%, from 28.7k employees to 30.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumter County, FL, are Retail Trade (4,355 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,670 people), and Construction (3,077 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sumter County, FL, though some of these residents may live in Sumter County, FL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,964

Median earning men ± $3,130

$32,093

Median earning women ± $2,295

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($80,489), Public Administration ($70,769), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,375).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($80,333), Manufacturing ($58,444), and Wholesale Trade ($46,280).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.23%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.69M people employed in Florida. This represents a 4.23% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.6%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

194
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
160
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
110
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$378k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$254k
Construction
$165k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing the state of Florida. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Florida is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sumter County, FL. Showing the available data for Florida.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.396%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Florida went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43%), followed by Jill Stein (0.396%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Florida for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Florida

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Rick Scott

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 8, 2019
Inauguration delayed in order to finish his term as Governor of Florida.

Ashley Moody

Senator from Florida

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Florida will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of Marco Rubio's term.

Rick Scott and Ashley Moody are the senators currently representing Florida.

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 Florida over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Florida

Florida is currently represented by 26 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 Florida have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Sumter County, FL awarded 42 degrees. The student population of Sumter County, FL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 60 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sumter County, FL are White (23 and 54.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10 and 23.8%), Black or African American (8 and 19%), and Asian (1 and 2.38%).

The largest universities in Sumter County, FL by number of degrees awarded are Tenaj Salon Institute (42 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sumter County, FL are General Cosmetology (42 and 100%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 62 students enrolled in Sumter County, FL, 3.23% men and 96.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 35 records, of which 97.1% were women and 2.86% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sumter County, FL was General Cosmetology with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sumter County, FL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Tenaj Salon Institute

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tenaj Salon Institute with 42 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumter County, FL, which is 0.0244 times less than the 41 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 23 degrees mean that there were 2.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2023, 1.24% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.24% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (4.99M), Some college (3.57M), and Bachelors Degree (3.46M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sumter County, FL was $356,000 in 2023, which is 1.17 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $324,400 to $356,000, a 9.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumter County, FL is 88.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Sumter County, FL have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sumter County, FL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sumter County, FL is $73,297. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sumter County, FL was Census Tract 9103, Sumter County, FL with a value of $85,337, followed by Census Tract 9101, Sumter County, FL and Census Tract 9105, Sumter County, FL, with respective values of $81,667 and $78,878.

In 2024, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sumter County, FL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.47%.

Housing

Property

$356,000

Median Property Value 2023

±$8,554

$58,978

Median Property Taxes

±$2,387

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumter County, FL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sumter County, FL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

88.1%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 88.1% of the housing units in Sumter County, FL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 87.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sumter County, FL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9103, Sumter County, FL
Census Tract 9101, Sumter County, FL
Census Tract 9105, Sumter County, FL

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sumter County, FL was Census Tract 9103, Sumter County, FL with a value of $85,337, followed by Census Tract 9101, Sumter County, FL and Census Tract 9105, Sumter County, FL, with respective values of $81,667 and $78,878.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sumter County, FL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$73,297

Median Household Income

± $3,166

66.9k

Number of Households

± 2,738

In 2023, the median household income of the 66.9k households in Sumter County, FL grew to $73,297 from the previous year's value of $70,105.

The following chart displays the households in Sumter County, FL 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sumter County, FL is from Florida.

0.473

2023 Wage GINI in Florida

0.474

2022 Wage GINI in Florida

In 2023, the income inequality in Florida was 0.473 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Florida was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Florida in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Florida across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (71.1%)
Worked At Home (13.3%)
Carpooled (7.5%)

In 2023, 71.1% of workers in Sumter County, FL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.5%).

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.

Commute Time

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sumter County, FL have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.05% of the workforce in Sumter County, FL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sumter County, FL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sumter County, FL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2024, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sumter County, FL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 2.47%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.06% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumter County, FL (11.7k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2024, 27.5% of the children was living in poverty in Sumter County, FL. From 2014 to 2024, the indicator declined 6.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 212 in Sumter County, FL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.9 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

94.8% of the population of Sumter County, FL has health coverage, with 17.5% on employee plans, 9.57% on Medicaid, 45.9% on Medicare, 19.3% on non-group plans, and 2.57% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sumter County, FL see 2,299 patients per year on average, which represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (2,574 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2843 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1706 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,299 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumter County, FL

Primary care physicians in Sumter County, FL see an average of 2,299 patients per year. This represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous year (2,574 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 7.85% under 18 years, 7.02% between 18 and 34 years, 24.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 60.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.18%

Uninsured

17.5%

Employer Coverage

9.57%

Medicaid

45.9%

Medicare

19.3%

Non-Group

2.57%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumter County, FL declined by 13.3% from 5.97% to 5.18%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2024, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 89.8 in Sumter County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sumter County, FL.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2024, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.9% in Sumter County, FL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sumter County, FL.