Sumter County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Georgia
The population of Sumter County, Georgia is 29,174 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $41,877, the median home value is $122,300, and the median age is 37.0.
The population of Sumter County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (32,608 → 28,972), a -0.84% annualized rate.
29,174
Population
-0.84%
Annual growth
60
People / sq mi
$41,877
Median Income
$122,300
Median Home Value
Sumter County covers 483 sq mi of land at 60.4 people per square mile.
About Sumter County, GA
Sumter County is a county in Georgia with a population of 29,174. It ranks #62 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 37.0, younger than the national median. The population is 46.4% male and 53.6% female.
The median household income in Sumter County is $41,877, below the US median of $74,580. 17.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $122,300, with monthly rent averaging $847. The homeownership rate of 55.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Sumter County reflects 21.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 21.0 minutes each way.
Sumter County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Sumter County had a population of 32,608 in 2010 and 28,972 in 2024, a -11.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,608 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.84%.
28,972
Population (2024)
32,608
Population (2010)
32,608
Peak (2010)
-0.84%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,608 |
| 2011 | 31,993 |
| 2012 | 31,509 |
| 2013 | 31,265 |
| 2014 | 31,089 |
| 2015 | 30,625 |
| 2016 | 30,334 |
| 2017 | 29,838 |
| 2018 | 29,713 |
| 2019 | 29,401 |
| 2020 | 29,522 |
| 2021 | 28,989 |
| 2022 | 28,880 |
| 2023 | 28,942 |
| 2024 | 28,972 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 41.4% |
| Black or African American | 49.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% |
Age & Sex
37.0
Median Age
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Male
17.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $41,877$-32,787 vs state |
| Mean household income | $61,974 |
| Per-capita income | $24,439 |
| Poverty rate | 17.8%+7.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Sumter County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.4% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.9%
Carpool
74.6%
Public transit
7.5%
Work from home
21.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$122,300$-150,600 vs state
Median home value
$847
Median rent
55.0%
Homeownership rate
13,499
Total housing units
80.4%
Occupied
19.6%
Vacant
45.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.7%
With health insurance
90.8%
With broadband internet
15.7%
Foreign-born
5.7%
Veterans (18+)
12.9%
With a disability
93.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.3%
High School+
21.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sumter County, Georgia has a population of 29,174 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 60 people per square mile.
The population of Sumter County has declined 11.2% since 2010 (32,608 → 28,972), a -0.84% annualized rate.
The median household income in Sumter County, Georgia is $41,877, with mean (average) household income of $61,974 and per-capita income of $24,439. 17.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Sumter County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (49.8%), White (41.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Sumter County, Georgia is 37.0 years. Residents are 53.6% female and 46.4% male.
The median home value in Sumter County is $122,300 and median monthly rent is $847. 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,499 total housing units, 19.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Sumter County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Sumter County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.