Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter County is home to 29,061 people. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the Georgia rate (13.4%). The median household income is $42,653.
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| Measure | Value | Georgia | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29,061 | 10,940,407 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $42,653 | $77,353 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 23.7% | 13.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 36.0% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Unemployment rate (BLS) | 4.7% | – | 2025 | Local Area Unemployment Statistics |
| No health insurance | 14.0% | 12.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 34.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $120,200 | $303,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $857 | $1,393 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 49.6% | 52.4% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 4.3% | 11.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.9 years | 37.6 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Crisp County
- Dooly County
- Lee County
- Macon County
- Marion County
- Schley County
- Terrell County
- Webster County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.