South Sumter is a CDP located in Sumter County South Carolina. South Sumter has a 2024 population of 1,423. South Sumter is currently declining at a rate of -4.69% annually and its population has decreased by -36.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,249 in 2020.
The average household income in South Sumter is $43,108 with a poverty rate of 22.89%. The median age in South Sumter is 36 years: 36.2 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Sumter was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,452 | 92.84% |
| White | 112 | 7.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 665 | 2.35 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 288 | 0 | 34.4 | 65.6 |
| Female | 161 | 3.53 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
| Married | 126 | 3.3 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Male | 90 | 3.24 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 17.13% |
| Associates Degree | 112 | 12.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 125 | 13.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 3.45% |
| High School Graduate | 210 | 22.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 3.56% |
| Some College | 257 | 27.69% |
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 | 840 | 701 | 144 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 43 | 35 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 83.45%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,706 | $0 | $37,439 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $25,543 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,375 | $25,025 | $40,234 |
| Some College | $34,231 | $0 | $39,805 |
$34,375
Average Earnings
$25,025
Average Male
$40,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.96% of South Sumter residents speak only English, while 3.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,452 | 336 | 23.14% |
| White | 67 | 22 | 32.84% |
22.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.69%
Male Poverty Rate
23.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Sumter is White, with 32.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Sumter is Black, with 23.14% 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 52.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.51%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41.67% |
| High School | 20.95% |
| Some College | 17.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 15.02% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.62% |
| Female Employed | 3.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,166 | $54,500 |
| Households | $40,039 | $43,108 |
| Married Families | $59,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,564 | $28,195 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
18.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
69
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 36 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 92 | 9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.7%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
79.03%
Born in South Sumter
98.79%
Native Born
1.21%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.21%
Naturalized
98.79% of South Sumter residents were born in the United States, with 79.03% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 1,423 | -70 | -4.69% |
| 2023 | 1,493 | -71 | -4.54% |
| 2022 | 1,564 | -191 | -10.88% |
| 2021 | 1,755 | -494 | -21.97% |
| 2020 | 2,249 | -233 | -9.39% |
| 2019 | 2,482 | 188 | 8.2% |
| 2018 | 2,294 | 77 | 3.47% |
| 2017 | 2,217 | -96 | -4.15% |
| 2016 | 2,313 | 58 | 2.57% |
| 2015 | 2,255 | 101 | 4.69% |
| 2014 | 2,154 | -328 | -13.22% |
| 2013 | 2,482 | 32 | 1.31% |
| 2012 | 2,450 | -23 | -0.93% |
| 2011 | 2,473 | 62 | 2.57% |
| 2010 | 2,411 | 0 | 0% |