East Sumter is a CDP located in Lee County South Carolina. East Sumter has a 2024 population of 697. East Sumter is currently declining at a rate of -6.19% annually and its population has decreased by -42.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,208 in 2020.
The average household income in East Sumter is $41,976 with a poverty rate of 29.75%. The median age in East Sumter is 49.6 years: 58.4 years for males, and 45.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Sumter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 562 | 65.96% |
| White | 271 | 31.81% |
| Other race | 19 | 2.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 467 | 1.82 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.08 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Married | 117 | 2.26 | 94 | 6 |
| Female | 81 | 3.57 | 85.2 | 14.8 |
| Male | 10 | 1.9 | 0 | 100 |
2.67
Average Family Size
1.82
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 160 | 24.96% |
| Associates Degree | 55 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 5.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 225 | 35.1% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 2.03% |
| Some College | 151 | 23.56% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 404 | 370 | 18 |
| White | 230 | 97 | 19 |
| Other Race | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 91.58%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,702 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,125 | $46,161 | $30,652 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $40,179 | $37,344 |
| Some College | $49,091 | $0 | $51,042 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$40,179
Average Male
$37,344
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.01% of East Sumter residents speak only English, while 0.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 271 | 159 | 58.67% |
| Black | 562 | 79 | 14.06% |
| Other | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 100% |
29.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
44.37%
Male Poverty Rate
13.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Sumter is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Sumter is Black, with 14.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 58.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 72.25% |
| High School | 26.22% |
| Some College | 16.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.21% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.11% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,143 | $71,713 |
| Households | - | $41,976 |
| Married Families | $98,828 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $16,784 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Vietnam | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 61 | 15.1% |
| White | 11 | 4.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
0%
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
88.97%
Born in East Sumter
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.3% of East Sumter residents were born in the United States, with 88.97% having been born in South Carolina. 0.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 697 | -46 | -6.19% |
| 2023 | 743 | -46 | -5.83% |
| 2022 | 789 | -142 | -15.25% |
| 2021 | 931 | -277 | -22.93% |
| 2020 | 1,208 | 21 | 1.77% |
| 2019 | 1,187 | 15 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 1,172 | -99 | -7.79% |
| 2017 | 1,271 | 80 | 6.72% |
| 2016 | 1,191 | -124 | -9.43% |
| 2015 | 1,315 | 40 | 3.14% |
| 2014 | 1,275 | 122 | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 1,153 | 34 | 3.04% |
| 2012 | 1,119 | 33 | 3.04% |
| 2011 | 1,086 | -257 | -19.14% |
| 2010 | 1,343 | 0 | 0% |