State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
444.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.39%
Growth Since 2010
-8.17%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Sumiton, Alabama Population 2021
2,314
Sumiton is a city located in Walker County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 2,314, it is the 165th largest city in Alabama and the 7096th largest city in the United States . Sumiton is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -8.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,520 in 2010. Sumiton reached it's highest population of 2,815 in 1980. Spanning over 5 miles, Sumiton has a population density of 444 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sumiton is $68,603 with a poverty rate of 18.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $534 per month, and the median house value is $128,900. The median age in Sumiton is 42.2 years, 45.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Sumiton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sumiton was:
- White: 88.15%
- Black or African American: 10.48%
- Two or more races: 1.38%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sumiton, Alabama is 2,314 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,341.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,520.
Sumiton, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,179 | 88.15% |
| Black or African American | 259 | 10.48% |
| Two or More Races | 34 | 1.38% |
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Sumiton Population by Race
Sumiton Population Pyramid $2021
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Sumiton Population by Age
Sumiton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 993 | 2.43 | 69.9 |
| Non Family | 419 | 1.21 | 58.2 |
| Married | 410 | 3.2 | 96.3 |
| Female | 99 | 3.43 | 21.2 |
| Male | 65 | 3.88 | 52.3 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
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Sumiton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 3.16% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 10.84% |
| High School Graduate | 643 | 37.67% |
| Some College | 482 | 28.24% |
| Associates Degree | 195 | 11.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 93 | 5.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 3.22% |
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Sumiton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sumiton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,560 | 1,334 | 113 |
| Black | 133 | 120 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Sumiton Educational Attainment by Race
Sumiton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sumiton Language by Age
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Sumiton Language
100.00% of Sumiton residents speak only English, while 0.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.00% of the population.
Sumiton Language
Sumiton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,116 | 310 | 14.65% |
| Black | 246 | 131 | 53.25% |
| Multiple | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
18.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.76%
Male Poverty Rate
22.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sumiton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumiton is Black, with 53.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumiton is White, with 14.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.25%.
Sumiton Poverty
Sumiton Poverty Rate by Education
Sumiton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
43.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.6%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Sumiton Married by Age and Sex
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Sumiton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sumiton Marital Status by Race
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Sumiton Marital Status
Sumiton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 8.94% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 100.00% |
Sumiton Veterans by Race
Sumiton Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sumiton Veterans by Education
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54.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.4%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Sumiton Employment by Age
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Sumiton Employment by Race
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Sumiton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Sumiton residents were born in the United States, with 86.21% having been born in Alabama. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Sumiton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,314 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2020 | 2,323 | -9 | -0.39% |
| 2019 | 2,332 | -9 | -0.38% |
| 2018 | 2,341 | -13 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 2,354 | -29 | -1.22% |
| 2016 | 2,383 | -17 | -0.71% |
| 2015 | 2,400 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 2,416 | -22 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 2,438 | -19 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 2,457 | -25 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 2,482 | -31 | -1.23% |
| 2010 | 2,513 | -152 | -0.59% |
| 2000 | 2,665 | 61 | 0.23% |
| 1990 | 2,604 | -211 | -0.78% |
| 1980 | 2,815 | 0.00% |