Sumiton is a city located in Alabama. With a 2020 population of 2,310, it is the 163rd largest city in Alabama and the 7092nd largest city in the United States. Sumiton is currently declining at a rate of -0.94% annually and its population has decreased by -8.33% 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 443 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sumiton is $66,804 with a poverty rate of 17.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $516 per month, and the median house value is $129,900. The median age in Sumiton is 41.9 years, 45.8 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sumiton was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,249 | 86.97% |
| Black or African American | 308 | 11.91% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 1.12% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,046 | 2.42 | 72.8 |
| Married | 454 | 3.02 | 95.4 |
| Non Family | 392 | 1.12 | 65.6 |
| Female | 144 | 3.55 | 31.9 |
| Male | 56 | 3.77 | 46.4 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55 | 3.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 10.21% |
| High School Graduate | 613 | 35.15% |
| Some College | 514 | 29.47% |
| Associates Degree | 198 | 11.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 126 | 7.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 3.44% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,568 | 1,347 | 156 |
| Black | 165 | 153 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Multiple Races | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
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.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,192 | 316 | 14.42% |
| Black | 296 | 113 | 38.18% |
| Multiple | 29 | 4 | 13.79% |
17.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.12%
Male Poverty Rate
18.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumiton is Black, with 38.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumiton is Multiple, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.84%.
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
44.4%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155 | 8.69% |
| Black | 6 | 3.39% |
| 2 or More | 2 | 100.00% |
3.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
100.00% of Sumiton residents were born in the United States, with 86.12% 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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,310 | -22 | -0.94% |
| 2019 | 2,332 | -22 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 2,354 | -10 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 2,364 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2016 | 2,386 | -14 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 2,400 | -16 | -0.66% |
| 2014 | 2,416 | -20 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 2,436 | -16 | -0.65% |
| 2012 | 2,452 | -22 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 2,474 | -39 | -1.55% |
| 2010 | 2,513 | -152 | -0.59% |
| 2000 | 2,665 | 61 | 0.23% |
| 1990 | 2,604 | -211 | -0.78% |
| 1980 | 2,815 | 0.00% |