Sumter County's 2026 population is estimated at 11,347, reflecting a -1.13% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sumter County is the 60th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 13,730 and has grown -17.36% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.7 years
Female: 35.4 years
Male: 36.1 years
There are 9,585 adults, (2,354 of whom are seniors) in Sumter County.
Female: 6,612 (55.7%)
Male: 5,266 (44.3%)
The racial composition of Sumter County includes 68.17% Black or African American, 26.07% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,097 | 68.17% |
| White | 3,097 | 26.07% |
| Two or more races | 631 | 5.31% |
| Asian | 32 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.07% |
Sumter County 's average per capita income is $30,525. Household income levels show a median of $33,310. The poverty rate stands at 26.46%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,321 | - |
| Families | $49,928 | $63,685 |
| Households | $33,310 | $52,781 |
| Non Families | $22,317 | $35,889 |
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