Sumter County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Sumter County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45085
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 085
Geography
- Land Area
- 665.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 17.01 sq mi
- Total Area
- 682.08 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.916140
- Longitude
- -80.382376
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 103,387
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 78,659
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 99,392 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,001 | 3.9% |
| White | 45,968 | 44.5% |
| Black | 48,064 | 46.5% |
| Asian | 1,395 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 122 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 163 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 382 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 76,352 | 97.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,306 | 2.9% |
| White | 36,635 | 46.6% |
| Black | 37,531 | 47.7% |
| Asian | 1,331 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 600 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 161 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 131 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 104,725
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,525
- Poverty Rate
- 16.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 16,879
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 46,981 | 44.9% |
| Black | 48,127 | 46.0% |
| Asian | 1,553 | 1.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 66,376
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 39,766 | 59.9% |
| Republican | 26,517 | 39.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 93 | 0.1% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 29,371 | 44.2% |
| Female | 37,005 | 55.8% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,717 | 41.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,279 | 1.9% |
| Black | 34,553 | 52.1% |
| Asian | 267 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 30,428
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 45.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 14,871 | 53.7% |
| Hispanic | 406 | 31.7% |
| Black | 13,866 | 40.1% |
| Asian | 76 | 28.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 13,089 | 44.6% |
| Female | 17,339 | 46.9% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 19,895 (28.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 16,407 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 47,582
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $156,247
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,132
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.4%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 27.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.