Population 143,408 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sumter County
Household size in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.11 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.49 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Sumter County is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.11 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Florida county has smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.7 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 59.0 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 61.8 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 62.9 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.2 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Sumter County skews older: half of its residents are older than 62.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 55.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Sumter County has the oldest population of any Florida county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sumter County: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Florida county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sumter County
Renters in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 12.4% of households in Sumter County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly six in ten owners (56.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.7 points, mirroring the country. Sumter County has the lowest share of renters of any Florida county.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sumter County: 16.8% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1998 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2000 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +5 | +6 |
Sumter County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the southwest. Only one other Florida county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $853 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $986 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,311 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,578 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$724 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sumter County pays $1,578 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Florida as a whole ($1,816). Rents are up $724 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sumter County
Bachelor's degrees in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.6% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.8 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are just as common in Sumter County as nationally: 35.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher. The share with a degree is up 16.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.8% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.9% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sumter County is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Sumter County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sumter County
| Period | Sumter County | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sumter County is close to the national rate: 5.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Florida as a whole (4.8%). Unemployment has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sumter County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter County | 1.98 | 62.9 | 5.1% | 12.4% | 16.8% | 2005 | $1,578 | 35.6% | 92.7% | 5.9% |
| Lake County | 2.58 | 46.4 | 9.5% | 22.4% | 12.7% | 1998 | $1,718 | 29.6% | 91.8% | 4.3% |
| Marion County | 2.45 | 47.3 | 10.9% | 22.5% | 12.4% | 1992 | $1,403 | 23.4% | 89.3% | 4.9% |
| Citrus County | 2.28 | 55.7 | 7.6% | 14.8% | 15.0% | 1991 | $1,167 | 20.2% | 91.6% | 6.1% |
| Hernando County | 2.57 | 47.0 | 11.2% | 17.5% | 10.3% | 1993 | $1,435 | 21.5% | 90.5% | 5.4% |
| Orange County | 2.81 | 37.5 | 12.0% | 43.2% | 11.1% | 1994 | $1,936 | 40.0% | 90.7% | 5.6% |
| Seminole County | 2.62 | 40.6 | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.1% | 1990 | $1,926 | 43.0% | 94.0% | 4.2% |
| Levy County | 2.49 | 47.0 | 13.2% | 18.6% | 12.5% | 1993 | $823 | 15.7% | 87.7% | 4.6% |
| Volusia County | 2.39 | 46.5 | 10.8% | 26.3% | 12.0% | 1988 | $1,639 | 28.6% | 92.0% | 4.2% |
| Brazoria County | 2.93 | 37.2 | 11.9% | 25.9% | 11.7% | 1995 | $1,626 | 34.7% | 88.9% | 4.4% |
| Matagorda County | 2.58 | 36.2 | 14.7% | 31.9% | 17.8% | 1979 | $1,020 | 22.1% | 80.0% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sumter County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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