Sumter
City in Sumter County, South Carolina
Sumter is a city in Sumter County, South Carolina, with 43,463 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cherryvale, 3.7 miles W.
- 43,463residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 33.2 sq miland area · 86.1 km²
- 1,308 / sq mipopulation density
- 29152ZIP code
About Sumter
Sumter ( SUM-tər) is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. The city makes up the Sumter, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Sumter County, along with Clarendon and Lee counties, form the core of Sumter–Lee–Clarendon tri-county (or East Midlands) area of South Carolina that includes three counties straddling the border of the Sandhills (or Midlands), Pee Dee, and Lowcountry regions. The population was 43,463 at the 2020 census, making it the 9th-most populous city in the state.
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Living in Sumter
- Median household income
- $55,592
- Median home value
- $199,100
- Median rent
- $1,076/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Sumter had 43,463 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,463 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,308 per sq mi (505 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sumter at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,463 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.23 sq mi (86.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9408° N, 80.3955° W |
| ZIP code | 29152 |
| Official website | sumter-sc.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4570405 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sumter
- Cherryvale3.7 mi W
- Mulberry4.0 mi E
- Cane Savannah4.3 mi SW
- South Sumter5.1 mi SE
- Dalzell5.9 mi N
- East Sumter6.0 mi E
- Oakland6.7 mi NW
- Oswego7.7 mi NE
- Stateburg7.8 mi W
- Lakewood7.8 mi S
- Wedgefield8.0 mi SW
- Privateer8.6 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sumter
What county is Sumter in?
Sumter is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Sumter, SC?
43,463 people lived in Sumter at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sumter, SC?
The ZIP code of Sumter is 29152.
What is the elevation of Sumter?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sumter?
Cherryvale (3.7 mi), Mulberry (4.0 mi), Cane Savannah (4.3 mi), South Sumter (5.1 mi), Dalzell (5.9 mi).
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