The Town FilesSumter County, South Carolina
104,725 people. The median home is worth $165,300 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $56,693.
Towns in Sumter County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | 43,463 | $199,100 | $55,592 | 33.6 |
| Dalzell | 3,175 | $157,500 | $47,354 | 26.9 |
| Lakewood | 2,810 | $294,200 | $56,500 | 43.0 |
| Cherryvale | 2,405 | $90,500 | $40,428 | 25.6 |
| South Sumter | 1,989 | $69,900 | $46,406 | 43.9 |
| Privateer | 1,980 | $121,100 | $49,191 | 33.5 |
| Stateburg | 1,593 | $206,700 | $66,481 | 40.6 |
| Wedgefield | 1,507 | $26,500 | $44,410 | 35.5 |
| Cane Savannah | 1,335 | $265,500 | $131,705 | 45.6 |
| East Sumter | 1,135 | $72,900 | — | 40.5 |
| Oakland | 1,099 | $123,200 | $68,778 | 30.7 |
| Mayesville | 548 | $95,600 | $50,568 | 36.2 |
| Mulberry | 540 | $148,600 | — | 40.9 |
| Pinewood | 503 | $104,800 | $27,813 | 22.1 |
People and housing
| Sumter County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,057 | $937 |
| Median household income | $56,693 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
35,179 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,273 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 608 storm events in Sumter County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sumter County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3585: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).