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Sumter, SC

Founded 1845Sumter CountyElev. 52 m
Population
43,065
Median home
$188,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
21
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Sumter

With about 43,065 residents, Sumter is one of South Carolina's notable places. Sumter was founded in 1845 and sits in Sumter County. The median age is 33.3 and the median household income is $53,071. Homes carry a median value of $188,400, and about 56% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (47.4%). Around 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
43,065
Median age
33.3
Median household income
$53,071
Per-capita income
$28,682
Poverty rate
15.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
Unemployment
7.8%
Avg. commute
20.2 min
Work from home
5.3%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.8%
Black47.4%
Asian2.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts34.2%
Service21.9%
Sales & office18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving17.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$188,400
Median gross rent
$1,055/mo
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Median year built
1986
Households
16,280
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Sumter has 21 public schools — 12 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 7 schools
Reading24%
Math17%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Crestwood HighHighGrades 9–12
Lakewood HighHighGrades 9–12
Sumter Career and Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
Sumter High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Alice Drive MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Bates MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Chestnut Oaks MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Ebenezer MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Furman MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Alice Drive ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cherryvale ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Crosswell Drive ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Kingsbury ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Lemira ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime127% above national
Sumter877
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 17% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime102% above national
Sumter3,943
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 13% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sumter Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sumter.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Sumter County
Ice stormRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sumter is in Sumter County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sumter was founded in 1845 and sits in Sumter County. Elevation ~52 m.

Map of Sumter
Sumter, SC
Where Sumter is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleSumter
Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

White, Elizabeth, HouseSalem Black River Presbyterian ChurchSumter Town Hall--Opera HouseBrogdon, J. Clinton, HouseCarnegie Public LibraryScarborough, Henry Lee, HouseTemple SinaiSumter County Courthouse
Notable people from Sumter
Shawn WeatherlyJim ClyburnJay EllisVirginia CapersJohn GayleGloria Conyers HewittBobby RichardsonClara Louise KelloggNancy O'DellJames Gathers
People searches in Sumter
Michael Smith (6)John Smith (6)James Smith (6)David Smith (5)Robert Smith (5)Michael Johnson (5)John Johnson (5)James Johnson (4)Michael Williams (4)William SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Columbia (30 mi)Forest Acres (34 mi)Cayce (37 mi)Florence (38 mi)West Columbia (40 mi)Orangeburg (41 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sumter, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sumter, South Carolina.

Ryan Alexander Harris, 29ABSCONDER
Sumter · Sumter County · 29154
AKA Alex Harris, Ryan A Harris
Ryan A Harris, 29
Sumter · 29154
AKA X Carolina, X Ghost
George Wayne White, 82
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA George White, Gorge W White
Richard Paul Harris, 58
Sumter · Sumter County · 29154
AKA P Richard Harris, Paul R Harris
Joshua Scott Jr., 59
Sumter · Sumter County · 29153
AKA Scott Joshua, Josh Scott
Charles Blanding Johnson Jr., 47
Sumter · Sumter County · 29153
AKA Boo Johnson, Boo Boo Johnson
Joseph Michael Martinez, 65
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Joespeh Martinez, Joseph M Martinez
Steven Leslie Wright, 54
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Steve Wright, Steve L Wright
Brian Oneal Williams, 49
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Brain Williams, Brain Oneal Williams
Brian Keith Smith, 55
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Brain Smith, Brian Smith
Mark Anthony Baker, 62
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Mark Baker, Mark A Baker
Mark Anthony Davis, 42
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Mark A Davis, Marki Davis
Richard Anthony Conyers Jr., 64
Sumter · Sumter County · 29154
AKA Richard Anthony Conyer, Richard Conyers
Anthony Brian Brown, 48
Sumter · Sumter County · 29153
AKA Anthony B Brown, Anthony Brain Brown
Anthony Eugene Johnson, 63
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Anthony Johnson, Anthony E Johnson
Christopher Adam Roberts, 49
Sumter · Sumter County · 29150
AKA Christophe Adam Roberts, Christopher A Roberts

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sumter — frequently asked

What is the population of Sumter, South Carolina?
Sumter has a population of about 43,065, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sumter?
The median home value in Sumter is $188,400, and the median gross rent is $1,055/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sumter safe? What is the crime rate?
Sumter Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 877 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sumter face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sumter County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, cold wave.
How many schools are in Sumter?
Sumter has 21 public schools (12 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sumter?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Sumter. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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