Demographics in Sumter, SC

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sumter?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

43,065

Male

21,756

50.5%

Female

21,309

49.5%

Median Age

33.3

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

40.3%

Black

47.7%

Hispanic

6.8%

Asian

2.8%

Two or More

6.2%

Other

2.2%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

18.0%

High School or Higher

36.2%

Foreign Born

4.3%

Veterans

9.2%

Married

35.3%

Avg Household Size

2.5

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sumter, SC has a population of 43,065 with a median age of 33.3. The racial makeup is 40.3% White, 6.8% Hispanic, 47.7% Black, 2.8% Asian. About 18.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 4.3%.