Sumter County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sumter County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13261
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 261
Geography
- Land Area
- 482.88 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 492.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 32.042266
- Longitude
- -84.204294
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 28,323
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,818
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 27,038 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,289 | 4.6% |
| White | 11,160 | 39.4% |
| Black | 14,663 | 51.8% |
| Asian | 241 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 61 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,229 | 97.3% |
| Hispanic | 590 | 2.7% |
| White | 9,387 | 43.0% |
| Black | 11,087 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 278 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 463 | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 29,061
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $46,634
- Poverty Rate
- 22.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 6,504
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 12,022 | 41.4% |
| Black | 14,487 | 49.9% |
| Asian | 378 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,584
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,995 | 56.8% |
| Republican | 4,946 | 28.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,643 | 15.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 7,859 | 44.7% |
| Female | 9,724 | 55.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,332 | 41.7% |
| Hispanic | 438 | 2.5% |
| Black | 9,020 | 51.3% |
| Asian | 130 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 9,182
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 52.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,647 | 63.4% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 26.3% |
| Black | 3,993 | 44.3% |
| Asian | 54 | 41.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,926 | 50.0% |
| Female | 5,256 | 54.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,407 (29.0%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,968 (21.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 13,514
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $113,043
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $865
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.7%
- Work From Home
- 7.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.