U.S. County · Profile

Sumter County

11.7KTotal Population
13Pop. Density (per sq mi)
-20.61%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Sumter County has a population of 11,727 as of 2023. It is located in Alabama.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Sumter County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):0.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
Black or African American72.3%8,479
White25.5%2,990
Two or More Races1.6%188
Hispanic or Latino0.7%82
Asian0.5%59
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%12
Some Other Race0.1%12
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Sumter County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$31,726
57.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$19,720
48.6% below national average
Poverty Rate
30.4%
164.3% above national average
Median Age
35.8 years

Income & Poverty

$31,726Median Household Income
$19,720Per Capita Income
30.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$31,726$49,122
Families$46,198$62,558
Married-couple Families$46,198$51,742
Nonfamily Households$19,196$20,732

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Sumter County, Alabama.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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