Sumter, SC

Census Place

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2023 Population

43,065

0.0441% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

33.3

0.604% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.8%

9.88% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$53,071

8.53% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$188,400

9.92% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

15,839

0.571% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Sumter, SC had a population of 43.1k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $53,071. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sumter, SC grew from 43,046 to 43,065, a 0.0441% increase and its median household income grew from $48,900 to $53,071, a 8.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sumter, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (38.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.58%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (2.66%).

None of the households in Sumter, 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.

98.3% of the residents in Sumter, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sumter, SC are Central Carolina Technical College (635 degrees awarded in 2022), University of South Carolina-Sumter (175 degrees), and Morris College (76 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Sumter, SC was $188,400, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

Most people in Sumter, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumter, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sumter, SC is home to a population of 43.1k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.34% of Sumter, SC residents were born outside of the country (1.87k people).

In 2023, there were 1.23 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.4k people) in Sumter, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 1.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2023 Citizenship

98%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.3% of Sumter, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sumter, SC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumter, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 1.34k
White (Non-Hispanic)
16.6k ± 1.08k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.54k ± 533

6.8%

Hispanic Population

2.93k people

6.8% of the people in Sumter, SC are hispanic (2.93k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
58,419 ± 5,900 people
India
18,341 ± 3,319 people
Honduras
13,844 ± 2,885 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 58,419 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 18,341 and Honduras with 13,844.

Foreign-Born Population

4.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.87k people

4.22%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

As of 2023, 4.34% of Sumter, SC residents (1.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumter, SC was 4.22%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,558 ± 345
Vietnam
748 ± 242
Gulf War (1990s)
676 ± 218

Sumter, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.08 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sumter, SC employs 15.8k people. The largest industries in Sumter, SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), Manufacturing (2,333 people), and Retail Trade (1,729 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($75,938), Transportation & Warehousing ($66,343), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,787).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,636. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.8k

2023 Value

± 1,009

−0.571%

1 Year decline

± 9.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sumter, SC declined at a rate of −0.571%, from 15.9k employees to 15.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumter, SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,611 people), Management Occupations (1,609 people), and Production Occupations (1,586 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumter, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.8k

2023 Value

± 1,009

−0.571%

1 Year decline

± 9.16%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sumter, SC declined at a rate of −0.571%, from 15.9k employees to 15.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumter, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,473 people), Manufacturing (2,333 people), and Retail Trade (1,729 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sumter, SC, though some of these residents may live in Sumter, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,285

Median earning men ± $6,951

$33,144

Median earning women ± $4,286

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($122,155), Wholesale Trade ($73,750), and Public Administration ($72,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($70,515), Construction ($52,344), and Public Administration ($39,306).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% 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 13.4%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Sumter, SC awarded 886 degrees. The student population of Sumter, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,833 male students and 3,402 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sumter, SC are White (439 and 49.7%), followed by Black or African American (364 and 41.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31 and 3.51%), and Two or More Races (27 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Sumter, SC by number of degrees awarded are Central Carolina Technical College (635 and 71.7%), University of South Carolina-Sumter (175 and 19.8%), and Morris College (76 and 8.58%).

The most popular majors in Sumter, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (293 and 33.1%), Registered Nursing (109 and 12.3%), and Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (41 and 4.63%).

The median tuition cost in Sumter, SC for private four year colleges is $14,198.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Sumter, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,235 (35% men and 65% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,235 students enrolled in Sumter, SC, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,408 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
286 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sumter, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 286 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sumter, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Carolina Technical College
635 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Sumter
175 degrees awarded
Morris College
76 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Carolina Technical College with 635 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 331 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumter, SC, which is 0.596 times less than the 555 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 439 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 364 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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,198) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2022, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.688% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (892k), and Bachelors Degree (705k).

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, SC was $188,400 in 2023, which is 0.621 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $171,400 to $188,400, a 9.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumter, SC is 55.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sumter, SC have an average commute time of 20.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sumter, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sumter, SC is $53,071. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Sumter, SC was Census Tract 17.01 with a value of $85,959, followed by Census Tract 9.02 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $79,871 and $71,198.

Housing

Property

$188,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,964

$9,108

Median Property Taxes

±$740

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, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

55.9%

Homeownership

2023

67.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 55.9% of the housing units in Sumter, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 17.01
Census Tract 9.02
Census Tract 6

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sumter, SC was Census Tract 17.01 with a value of $85,959, followed by Census Tract 9.02 and Census Tract 6, with respective values of $79,871 and $71,198.

The following map shows all of the places in Sumter, SC 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.

$53,071

Median Household Income

± $3,356

16.3k

Number of Households

± 1,053

In 2023, the median household income of the 16.3k households in Sumter, SC grew to $53,071 from the previous year's value of $48,900.

The following chart displays the households in Sumter, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sumter, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.334% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (84.3%)
Carpooled (7.43%)
Worked At Home (5.33%)

In 2023, 84.3% of workers in Sumter, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.43%) and those who worked at home (5.33%).

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

20.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sumter, SC have a shorter commute time (20.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.56% of the workforce in Sumter, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumter, SC (6.52k out of 41.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

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.

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.

Health

90.6% of the population of Sumter, SC has health coverage, with 29.1% on employee plans, 24.7% on Medicaid, 8.9% on Medicare, 18.6% on non-group plans, and 9.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sumter County, SC see 1934 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.13% decrease from the previous year (1976 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1905 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 620 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Sumter County, SC.

1,934 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sumter County, SC

Primary care physicians in Sumter County, SC see an average of 1,934 patients per year. This represents a 2.13% decrease from the previous year (1,976 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.3% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 32.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.35%

Uninsured

29.1%

Employer Coverage

24.7%

Medicaid

8.9%

Medicare

18.6%

Non-Group

9.37%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumter, SC declined by 3.95% from 9.74% to 9.35%.

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

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