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Sumter, SC


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Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina, in Sumter county, is 40 miles E of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 94 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 39,643.

The People and Families of Sumter

In Sumter, about 47% of adults are married. Sumter is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sumter had a median family income of $38,668.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sumter residents, with $30,390. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sumter Housing

In Sumter, 53% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Sumter, 93% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Sumter strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophySumter Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySumter Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sumter Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sumter Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sumter, SC

Comparing Sumter to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population95
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens74
Racial Diversity69
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Women36
Male Share of the Population26
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty37
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents94
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals26

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime13
Low Violent Crime11

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