Sumter County, Georgia Population 2022
Sumter County, Georgia's estimated population is 28,708 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sumter County, Georgia is the 64th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 32,684 and has seen a growth of -12.16% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 5,759 | 0.00% | |
| 1850 | 10,322 | 4,563 | 79.23% |
| 1860 | 9,428 | -894 | -8.66% |
| 1870 | 16,559 | 7,131 | 75.64% |
| 1880 | 18,239 | 1,680 | 10.15% |
| 1890 | 22,107 | 3,868 | 21.21% |
| 1900 | 26,212 | 4,105 | 18.57% |
| 1910 | 29,092 | 2,880 | 10.99% |
| 1920 | 29,640 | 548 | 1.88% |
| 1930 | 26,800 | -2,840 | -9.58% |
| 1940 | 24,502 | -2,298 | -8.57% |
| 1950 | 24,208 | -294 | -1.20% |
| 1960 | 24,652 | 444 | 1.83% |
| 1970 | 26,931 | 2,279 | 9.24% |
| 1980 | 29,360 | 2,429 | 9.02% |
| 1990 | 30,228 | 868 | 2.96% |
| 2010 | 32,684 | 2,456 | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 32,068 | -616 | -1.88% |
| 2012 | 31,582 | -486 | -1.52% |
| 2013 | 31,335 | -247 | -0.78% |
| 2014 | 31,161 | -174 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 30,696 | -465 | -1.49% |
| 2016 | 30,403 | -293 | -0.95% |
| 2017 | 29,901 | -502 | -1.65% |
| 2018 | 29,796 | -105 | -0.35% |
| 2019 | 29,524 | -272 | -0.91% |
| 2020 | 29,252 | -272 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 28,980 | -272 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 28,708 | -272 | -0.94% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,849 | 43.24% |
| Black or African American | 15,752 | 53.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 397 | 1.34% |
| Some Other Race | 327 | 1.10% |
| Two or More Races | 383 | 1.29% |
Sumter County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,419 | 2.42 | 57.7 |
| Married | 4,416 | 2.97 | 82.3 |
| Male | 638 | 2.95 | 46.9 |
| Female | 2,055 | 3.72 | 31.5 |
| Non Family | 4,310 | 1.17 | 46.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,197 | 6.34% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,795 | 9.51% |
| High School Graduate | 6,689 | 35.43% |
| Some College | 3,741 | 19.82% |
| Associates Degree | 1,687 | 8.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,921 | 10.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,848 | 9.79% |
Sumter County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 389 | 385 | 282 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| White | 8,371 | 7,634 | 2,476 |
| Black | 9,226 | 7,187 | 963 |
| 2+ Races | 164 | 158 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 766 | 560 | 53 |
| Other Race | 236 | 133 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 72.49%.
$32,062
Average Earnings
$35,080
Average Male
$30,534
Average Female
Sumter County, Georgia Language by Age
Sumter County, Georgia Language
93.30% of Sumter County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 6.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.15% of the population.
Sumter County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 14,608 | 4,532 | 31.02% |
| Hispanic | 1,583 | 429 | 27.10% |
| Multiple | 289 | 63 | 21.80% |
| White | 10,913 | 1,708 | 15.65% |
| Asian | 359 | 2 | 0.56% |
| Other | 100 | NaN% |
24.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.15%
Male Poverty Rate
28.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sumter County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumter County, Georgia is Black, with 31.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumter County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.25%.
Sumter County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
37.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Sumter County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Sumter County, Georgia 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.
Sumter County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 785 | 7.54% |
| Black | 471 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 4 | 1.01% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.36% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.86% |
Sumter County, Georgia Veterans by Education
14.60%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
80.36%
Born in Sumter County, Georgia
95.23%
Native Born
4.77%
Foreign Born
3.49%
Non Citizen
1.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.23% of Sumter County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 80.36% having been born in Georgia. 3.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990