Sumter County, Georgia

Total Population: 29,174

County Seat: Americus

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Median Home Value

$122,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$41,877

Across all households

Median Age

37 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Black (Non-Hispanic)49.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)38.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Two or More Races3.7%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Other Race0.1%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

17.3%

Male

46.4%

Female

53.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

97.3%

No Health Insurance

13.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.3%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

12.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$41,877

Mean Household Income

$61,974

Per Capita Income

$24,439

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

74.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

23.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$122,300

Median Rent

$847/mo

Total Housing Units

13,499

Owner-Occupied

55.0%

Renter-Occupied

45.0%

Vacancy Rate

19.6%

Married Couple Households

36.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

38.0%

Average Household Size

2.52

Broadband Internet Access

84.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 13261.