Sumter County, SC Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 105,105 | 5,341,662 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 154.2 | 166.9 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.38% | 1.07% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 41,181 | 2,071,127 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sumter County grew by 0.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 104,853 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sumter County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,655 | $66,957 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.53% | 5.21% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sumter County is about 17% lower than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $186,206 | $224,357 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,006 | $1,126 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 66.8% | 71.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sumter County is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,006 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sumter County spend about 36 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 151 hours, about 6.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.1 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 36.3 | 44.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 151 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,683 | $5,740 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,300 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 902 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
South Carolina:
Greenwood County (16.5 min), Sumter County (18.1 min), Florence County (18.4 min).
Slowest:
McCormick County (33.3 min), Fairfield County (31.2 min), Allendale County (30.5 min).
The average commute time in Sumter County is 18 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sumter County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.8% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
South Carolina:
Charleston County (0.4), Beaufort County (0.3), Richland County (0.3).
Lowest:
Allendale County (0.1), Marlboro County (0.2), Chesterfield County (0.2).
Health
Sumter County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Sumter County | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.3 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.8% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
South Carolina:
Beaufort County (0.8), Charleston County (0.8), Dorchester County (0.8).
Lowest:
Dillon County (0.8), Allendale County (0.8), Marlboro County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Sumter County, South Carolina?
The population of Sumter County, South Carolina is 105,105, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sumter County, South Carolina?
The population density of Sumter County, South Carolina is 154.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sumter County, South Carolina?
The median household income in Sumter County, South Carolina is $55,655, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sumter County, South Carolina?
The median home price in Sumter County, South Carolina is $186,206, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sumter County, South Carolina?
The unemployment rate in Sumter County, South Carolina is 6.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.