Sumter, SC Demographics

A map of Sumter's Population by Race

Sumter, South Carolina had a population of 43,463 in 2020. It was 40.1% White, 48.3% Black, 2.1% Asian, 4.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sumter, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is the 9th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sumter's White Population

17,428 residents of Sumter identify as White, or 40.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Sumter considerably less than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is ranked #352 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sumter is more White than neighboring Cherryvale (35.5% White), and South Sumter (9.4% White). Sumter is less White than neighboring Mulberry (42% White), Cane Savannah (56% White), and Dalzell (42.7% White).

Sumter's Black Population

21,001 residents of Sumter identify as Black, or 48.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sumter considerably larger than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is ranked #118 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sumter is more Black than neighboring Mulberry (47.8% Black), Cane Savannah (35.6% Black), and Dalzell (46% Black). Sumter is less Black than neighboring Cherryvale (52.6% Black), and South Sumter (85.6% Black).

Sumter's Asian Population

891 residents of Sumter identify as Asian, or 2.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sumter roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is ranked #62 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sumter is more Asian than neighboring Mulberry (0.2% Asian), Cane Savannah (0.9% Asian), Cherryvale (0.7% Asian), South Sumter (0% Asian), and Dalzell (1.3% Asian).

Sumter's Hispanic Population

2,107 residents of Sumter identify as Hispanic, or 4.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sumter roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is ranked #189 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sumter is more Hispanic than neighboring Cane Savannah (2.4% Hispanic), South Sumter (3.1% Hispanic), and Dalzell (3.2% Hispanic). Sumter is less Hispanic than neighboring Mulberry (6.1% Hispanic), and Cherryvale (5.6% Hispanic).

Sumter's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Sumter identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sumter roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sumter is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Sumter (0.5% Native American/Other). Sumter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mulberry (0.7% Native American/Other), Cane Savannah (0.9% Native American/Other), Cherryvale (0.8% Native American/Other), and Dalzell (1% Native American/Other).

Sumter's Multiracial Population

1,767 residents of Sumter identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sumter roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Sumter is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sumter is more Multiracial than neighboring Mulberry (3.1% Multiracial), and South Sumter (1.4% Multiracial). Sumter is less Multiracial than neighboring Cane Savannah (4.3% Multiracial), Cherryvale (4.8% Multiracial), and Dalzell (5.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.