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Sumter County

State:
Alabama
County Seat:
Livingston

Sumter County's estimated 2025 population is 11,403 with a growth rate of -1.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sumter County is the 60th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 13,730 and has seen a growth of -16.95% since that time.

11,403
Total Population
13
Population Density (miĀ²)
60
Population Rank (State)
-162 -1.4%
Annual Population Growth

Sumter County Population

Sumter County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Sumter County includes 71.19% Black or African American, 25.87% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, Native American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Native American

Other race

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American8,55771.19%
White3,10925.87%
Two or more races2812.34%
Asian510.42%
Native American140.12%
Other race80.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Sumter County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Sumter County's average per capita income is $27,435. Household income levels show a median of $37,981. The poverty rate stands at 28.11%.

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$68,521-
Families$47,521$59,096
Households$37,981$50,405
Non Families$28,074$34,171

$27,435

Average Income

$37,981

Median Household Income

28.11%

Poverty Rate