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Sumner

County:
Lawrence County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.398
State:
Illinois

Sumner is a city located in Lawrence County, Illinois. Sumner has a 2026 population of 2,575. Sumner is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -2.39% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,638 in 2020.

The median household income in Sumner is $55,625 with a poverty rate of 35.32%. The median age in Sumner is 37.2 years: 38.8 years for males, and 32 years for females. For every 100 females there are 374.1 males.

2.6K
Total Population
1,842
Density (mi²)
-10 -0.39%
Growth

Sumner Population

Sumner Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,575-10-0.39%
20252,585-11-0.42%
20242,596-9-0.35%
20232,605-6-0.23%
20222,611-20-0.76%
20212,631-7-0.27%
20202,638-2-0.08%
20192,977-13-0.43%
20182,990-12-0.4%
20173,002-12-0.4%
20163,014-138-4.38%
20153,152-40-1.25%
20143,192-22-0.68%
20133,214792.52%
20123,135-45-1.42%
20113,18060.19%
20103,18020.06%

Median Age

Overall: 37.2 years
Female: 32 years
Male: 38.8 years

Sumner Adults

There are 2,003 adults, (115 of whom are seniors) in Sumner.

Sex Ratio

Female: 475 (21.1%)
Male: 1,777 (78.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sumner includes 57.68% White, 31.84% Black or African American, 6.79% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,29957.68%
Black or African American71731.84%
Other race1536.79%
Two or more races773.42%
Native American30.13%
Asian30.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1536.79%
Two or more races472.09%
White30.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,29657.55%
Black or African American71731.84%
Two or more races301.33%
Native American30.13%
Asian30.13%

Sumner Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sumner 's average per capita income is $43,083. Household income levels show a median of $55,625. The poverty rate stands at 35.32%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$99,167-
Households$55,625$62,567
Families$54,107$60,951
Non Families$51,875$60,539

$43,083

Average Income

$55,625

Median Household Income

35.32%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)