Sumter County's estimated 2026 population is 11,347 with a growth rate of -1.13% 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 -17.36% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
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 and multiracial populations.
Black or African American (71.19%)
White (25.87%)
Two or more races (2.34%)
Asian (0.42%)
Native American (0.12%)
Other race (0.07%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8,557 | 71.19% |
| White | 3,109 | 25.87% |
| Two or more races | 281 | 2.34% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.42% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.12% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.07% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $68,521 | - |
| Families | $47,521 | $59,096 |
| Households | $37,981 | $50,405 |
| Non Families | $28,074 | $34,171 |
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