Sumter County, Florida Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 34th-largest in Florida

The population of Sumter County, Florida is 137,536 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest county in Florida. The median household income is $73,297, the median home value is $356,000, and the median age is 68.4.

The population of Sumter County has grown 64.1% since 2010 (94,286 → 154,693), a +3.60% annualized rate.

Sumter County within Florida · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

137,536

Population

+3.60%

Annual growth

247

People / sq mi

$73,297

Median Income

$356,000

Median Home Value

Sumter County covers 557 sq mi of land at 246.9 people per square mile.

About Sumter County, FL

Sumter County is a county in Florida with a population of 137,536. It ranks #34 among counties in Florida by population. The median age is 68.4, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

The median household income in Sumter County is $73,297, near the US median of $74,580. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $356,000, with monthly rent averaging $1,225. The homeownership rate of 88.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sumter County reflects 35.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.3% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.0 minutes each way.

Sumter County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sumter County had a population of 94,286 in 2010 and 154,693 in 2024, a 64.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 154,693 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.62%.

154,693

Population (2024)

94,286

Population (2010)

154,693

Peak (2024)

3.62%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	94,286	-	-	estimate
2011	98,011	+3,725	+3.95%	estimate
2012	101,727	+3,716	+3.79%	estimate
2013	106,980	+5,253	+5.16%	estimate
2014	112,354	+5,374	+5.02%	estimate
2015	117,229	+4,875	+4.34%	estimate
2016	122,249	+5,020	+4.28%	estimate
2017	125,298	+3,049	+2.49%	estimate
2018	129,351	+4,053	+3.23%	estimate
2019	133,772	+4,421	+3.42%	estimate
2020	130,303	-3,469	-2.59%	estimate
2021	134,908	+4,605	+3.53%	estimate
2022	144,978	+10,070	+7.46%	estimate
2023	152,157	+7,179	+4.95%	estimate
2024	154,693	+2,536	+1.67%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	86.3%
Black or African American	6.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

68.4

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

57.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

1.8%

5–9

2.1%

10–14

1.9%

15–19

2.0%

20–24

2.1%

25–34

5.6%

35–44

6.1%

45–54

6.5%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

7.8%

65–74

30.8%

75–84

22.0%

85+

5.0%

Children (under 15): 5.8% · Seniors (65+): 57.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$73,297+$1,586 vs state
Mean household income	$93,594
Per-capita income	$46,555
Poverty rate	6.0%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.4%
Employment-to-population	23.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

18.0%

Education & health care

12.1%

Finance & real estate

11.5%

Construction

10.1%

Information

8.8%

Manufacturing

6.5%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.5%

Retail trade

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Sumter County is professional & business services, accounting for 18.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

71.1%

Public transit

13.3%

Work from home

28.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$356,000+$31,000 vs state

Median home value

$1,225

Median rent

88.1%

Homeownership rate

80,371

Total housing units

83.3%

Occupied

16.7%

Vacant

11.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.8%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

71.6%

Foreign-born

14.2%

Veterans (18+)

18.3%

With a disability

93.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.2%

High School+

35.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sumter County, Florida has a population of 137,536 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest county in Florida. Population density is 247 people per square mile.

The population of Sumter County has grown 64.1% since 2010 (94,286 → 154,693), a +3.60% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sumter County, Florida is $73,297, with mean (average) household income of $93,594 and per-capita income of $46,555. 6.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sumter County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.3%), Black or African American (6.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sumter County, Florida is 68.4 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Sumter County is $356,000 and median monthly rent is $1,225. 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 80,371 total housing units, 16.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sumter County, Florida is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

Jacksonville is among the largest cities associated with Sumter County, Florida, with a population of 961,739.