State rank#15 of 46
Smallest county104,725 residentsGreenville County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 45085
Sumter County, South Carolina
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population104,725
Household income$56,693
Unemployment5.2%
Life expectancy72.1 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Sumter County has 104,725 residents and ranks #15 by population among South Carolina county equivalents. Median household income is $56,693. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.2%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within South Carolina
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Sumter County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Sumter County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $165,300 median home value and $1,057/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,693, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Sumter County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 23.5% and life expectancy is 72.1 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 10.6%, rank #13 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 548 residents, rank #16 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
- Primary care access: 1 per 1,871 residents, rank #17 of 46 available South Carolina counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,057/mo, rank #33 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 5.2%, rank #32 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
- Life expectancy: 72.1 years, rank #26 of 46; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within South Carolina
Rank and range use only counties in South Carolina with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$56,693
$56,693; below the state county median of $57,158.
State rank #24 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$165,300
$165,300; below the state county median of $172,700.
State rank #20 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,057/mo
$1,057/mo; above the state county median of $897/mo.
State rank #33 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5.2%
5.2%; above the state county median of 4.6%.
State rank #32 of 46 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
23.5%
23.5%; above the state county median of 23.4%.
State rank #23 of 46 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
72.1 years
72.1 years; below the state county median of 72.7 years.
State rank #26 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
18.8%
18.8%; below the state county median of 19.7%.
State rank #19 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
10.6%
10.6%; below the state county median of 11.5%.
State rank #13 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,871 residents
1 per 1,871 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 2,188 residents.
State rank #17 of 46 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 548 residents
1 per 548 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 665 residents.
State rank #16 of 46 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Sumter County FAQ
Is Sumter County a good place to live?
Sumter County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, mental health access, and primary care access. College attainment is 23.5% and life expectancy is 72.1 years.
What should I know before moving to Sumter County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $165,300 median home value and $1,057/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,693, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Sumter County?
Sumter County has 104,725 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Sumter County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 45085; the parent state FIPS is 45.
What is the median household income in Sumter County?
The ACS median household income is $56,693.
How much does housing cost in Sumter County?
Housing benchmarks are $165,300 median home value and $1,057/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $56,693, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Sumter County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#13Florence County137,117
#14Pickens County134,629
#16Lancaster County104,475
#17Orangeburg County83,253
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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