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Sumter County

State:
Georgia
County Seat:
Americus

Sumter County's estimated 2025 population is 28,942 with a growth rate of 0.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sumter County is the 68th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 32,608 and has seen a growth of -11.24% since that time.

28,942
Total Population
60
Population Density (mi²)
68
Population Rank (State)
26 0.09%
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 49.82% Black or African American, 41.43% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American14,53449.82%
White12,08841.43%
Two or more races1,7616.04%
Asian3931.35%
Other race2961.01%
Native American540.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander480.16%

Sumter County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Sumter County's average per capita income is $37,802. Household income levels show a median of $41,877. The poverty rate stands at 22.65%.

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$82,917-
Families$53,246$74,819
Households$41,877$61,974
Non Families$31,317$40,982

$37,802

Average Income

$41,877

Median Household Income

22.65%

Poverty Rate