Sumter, South Carolina
Quick Statistics
Sumter is a community in Sumter County, South Carolina, home to about 43,053 people spread across 33.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,578 a year, and a typical home is worth about $199,100. About 39.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the South Carolina towns GeoStat tracks, Sumter ranks number 9 of 474 in population, number 192 in median household income, number 167 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sumter typically top out near 90°F in July, while January nights average about 33°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Cherryvale, SC | 3.7 mi. | 2,611 |
| 2. | Mulberry, SC | 4.0 mi. | 474 |
| 3. | Cane Savannah, SC | 4.3 mi. | 1,551 |
| 4. | South Sumter, SC | 5.1 mi. | 1,626 |
| 5. | Dalzell, SC | 5.9 mi. | 2,946 |
| 6. | East Sumter, SC | 6.0 mi. | 943 |
| 7. | Oakland, SC | 6.7 mi. | 1,060 |
| 8. | Oswego, SC | 7.7 mi. | 172 |
What is the population of Sumter, South Carolina?
Sumter has a population of about 43,053 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sumter, South Carolina in?
Sumter is located in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the median home value in Sumter, South Carolina?
The median home value in Sumter is about $199,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sumter, South Carolina?
The median personal income in Sumter is about $31,578 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sumter, South Carolina?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded in Sumter County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sumter, South Carolina?
Typical July highs run about 90 degrees and January lows about 33 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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