Sumter County Summary

Life in Sumter County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sumter County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sumter County:

  • The population in Sumter County is 131,832.

  • The median home value in Sumter County is $401,225.

  • The median income in Sumter County is $70,105.

  • The median rent in Sumter County is $1,185.

  • The unemployment rate in Sumter County is 5.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Sumter County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Sumter County is 84.9° and there are 101.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sumter County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sumter County

The Villages, FL Population 79,108

Wildwood, FL Population 15,735

Lake Panasoffkee, FL Population 4,173

Bushnell, FL Population 3,081

Webster, FL Population 1,267

Center Hill, FL Population 1,129

Coleman, FL Population 918

Map Of Sumter County

Sumter County, FL Weather

  • The average high in Sumter County is 84.9°.

  • There are 82.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 101.5 inches of rain each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Sumter County.

StatSumter County
Mean High84.9
Nice Days82.0
Rainfall101.5
Snowfall0.0
Sunny_hours5:24
84.9°
Average High
101.5
Inches of Rain

Sumter County Photos

Bushnell Sumter Cty Crths
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
Wildwood City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
Wildwood Amtrak Station Pano
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL

Sumter County Demographics

Population over time in Sumter County

The current population in Sumter County is 131,832. The population has increased 1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 127,335 -2.0%
2021 129,938 3.9%
2020 125,044 -

Gender in Sumter County

  • Sumter County is 50.4% female with 66,407 female residents.

  • Sumter County is 49.6% male with 65,425 male residents.

Female
50.4% (66,407)
Male
49.6% (65,425)
Gender Sumter County FL USA
Female 50.4% 50.8% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sumter County

Sumter County is:

  • 84.3% White with 111,094 White residents.

  • 6.8% African American with 8,908 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 303 American Indian residents.

  • 1.1% Asian with 1,396 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 6 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 598 Other residents.

  • 1.1% Two Or More with 1,465 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.1% Hispanic with 8,062 Hispanic residents.

White
84.3% (111,094)
African American
6.8% (8,908)
American Indian
0.2% (303)
Asian
1.1% (1,396)
Hawaiian
0.0% (6)
Other
0.5% (598)
Two Or More
1.1% (1,465)
Hispanic
6.1% (8,062)

Table: Sumter County By Race

Race Sumter County FL USA
White 84.3% 52.0% 58.9%
African American 6.8% 14.9% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 1.1% 2.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.1% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.1% 26.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Sumter County, Florida

  • 4.0% of households in Sumter County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.7% of households in Sumter County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Sumter County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Sumter County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Sumter County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Sumter County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Sumter County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Sumter County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Sumter County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Sumter County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (5,272)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.7% (3,517)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (8,108)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (11,123)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (15,527)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.7% (27,323)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.9% (21,015)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.3% (24,142)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (8,204)
$200,000 or more
5.8% (7,595)
Income Sumter County FL USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.7% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 7.6% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.7% 17.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.9% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.3% 16.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.8% 9.0% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sumter County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Sumter County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Sumter County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 29.0% of adults in Sumter County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Sumter County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sumter County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Sumter County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Sumter County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sumter County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Sumter County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (1,318)
9-12th Grade
6% (7,909)
High School / GED
28% (38,231)
Some College
20% (26,366)
Associate's Degree
10% (13,183)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (26,366)
Master's Degree
11% (14,501)
Professional Degree
2% (2,636)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,318)
Education Sumter County FL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 6% 6%
High School / GED 28% 28% 26%
Some College 20% 19% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 20% 21%
Master's Degree 11% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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