Privateer
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina

Privateer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sumter County, South Carolina, with 1,980 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakewood, 2.7 miles NE.
- 1,980residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.2 km²
- 242 / sq mipopulation density
- 29154ZIP code
About Privateer
Privateer is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,118 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Sumter, South Carolina Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Privateer
- Median household income
- $49,191
- Median home value
- $121,100
- Median rent
- $837/mo
- Median age
- 33.5
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Privateer had 1,980 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,980 |
|---|---|
| Density | 242 per sq mi (94 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Privateer at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,980 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.17 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8168° N, 80.3914° W |
| ZIP code | 29154 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4558570 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Privateer
- Lakewood2.7 mi NE
- South Sumter5.6 mi NE
- Paxville5.7 mi S
- Cane Savannah5.9 mi NW
- Pinewood6.7 mi SW
- Wedgefield8.3 mi NW
- Sumter8.6 mi N
- East Sumter9.5 mi NE
- Cherryvale10.0 mi NW
- Alcolu10.3 mi E
- Mulberry10.4 mi N
- Manning13.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Privateer
What county is Privateer in?
Privateer is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Privateer, SC?
1,980 people lived in Privateer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Privateer, SC?
The ZIP code of Privateer is 29154.
What is the elevation of Privateer?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Privateer?
Lakewood (2.7 mi), South Sumter (5.6 mi), Paxville (5.7 mi), Cane Savannah (5.9 mi), Pinewood (6.7 mi).
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