Sumter County, SC

County

Cities in Sumter County

Neighborhoods in Sumter County

Neighborhood

Sumter, SC

Oak Haven Acres / Idlewood

Springbank Hills / Pinckney Crossroad

Azalea Trailer Park / Brent

Beckridge Park / Shady Grove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sumter

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

23.5%

Households with Children

29.3%

School Enrollment K-12

12,161

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.4%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 23.6%
Working Age (35-54): 22.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.5%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.4%
High School / GED: 32.5%
Some College or Associate's: 33.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.2%
Single Parents: 12.1%
Couples & Adults: 35.1%
Living Alone: 35.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
Asian: 1.4%
Black or African American: 45.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 33.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 27.6%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.5%
Other Black: 71.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 62.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 33.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.9%
Spanish: 3.5%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 5.7%
Not Enrolled: 75.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources