Sumner is a city located in Lawrence County Illinois. Sumner has a 2024 population of 2,583. Sumner is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,635 in 2020.
The average household income in Sumner is $58,492 with a poverty rate of 33.08%. The median age in Sumner is 36.8 years: 37.5 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sumner was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,363 | 56.53% |
| Black or African American | 888 | 36.83% |
| Other race | 91 | 3.77% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.32% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 252 | 3.09 | 75 | 25 |
| Married | 118 | 3.54 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 80 | 1.4 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 37 | 3.73 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Male | 17 | 6.53 | 47.1 | 52.9 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.09
Average Household Size
75.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 560 | 29.4% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 5.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 2.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 1.78% |
| High School Graduate | 683 | 35.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 188 | 9.87% |
| Some College | 289 | 15.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 855 | 651 | 60 |
| Black | 754 | 395 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 271 | 103 | 0 |
| Other Race | 91 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 16 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 76.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 7.02%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,833 | $46,250 | $28,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,792 | $46,389 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,344 | $53,571 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,219 | $45,817 | $20,000 |
| Some College | $21,190 | $25,000 | $14,487 |
$34,219
Average Earnings
$45,817
Average Male
$20,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.49% of Sumner residents speak only English, while 12.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 746 | 243 | 32.57% |
| Multiple | 21 | 13 | 61.9% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Other | 1 | 1 | 100% |
33.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.89%
Male Poverty Rate
29.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sumner is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sumner is White, with 32.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.61% |
| High School | 29.8% |
| Some College | 14.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.89% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.64% |
| Male Employed | 6.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,500 | $59,677 |
| Households | $44,167 | $58,492 |
| Married Families | $85,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,714 | $52,334 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
106
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 75+ | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 7.92% |
| Black | 17 | 1.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
16%
Labor Force Participation
13.5%
Employment Rate
15.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.14%
Born in Sumner
93.28%
Native Born
6.72%
Foreign Born
6.01%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
93.28% of Sumner residents were born in the United States, with 69.14% having been born in Illinois. 6.01% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,518 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2028 | 2,531 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 2,544 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 2,557 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 2,570 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 2,583 | -13 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 2,596 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 2,600 | -27 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 2,627 | -8 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 2,635 | -342 | -11.49% |
| 2019 | 2,977 | -13 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 2,990 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 3,002 | -12 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 3,014 | -138 | -4.38% |
| 2015 | 3,152 | -40 | -1.25% |
| 2014 | 3,192 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 3,214 | 79 | 2.52% |
| 2012 | 3,135 | -45 | -1.42% |
| 2011 | 3,180 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3,180 | 0 | 0% |