Sumter County, Florida

About Sumter County, Florida

Sumter County, Florida has a total population of 143,408, making it the 472nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sumter County is 68.5 years, which is 76.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sumter County is $76,508, which ranks #748 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.

The median home value in Sumter County is $385,400, 36.7% above the national median. Renters in Sumter County pay a median gross rent of $1,269 per month. The homeownership rate is 87.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sumter County, 35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.2 min.

Sumter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.4%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.3%).

All data for Sumter County, Florida comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.