East Sumter, SC Demographics

A map of East Sumter's Population by Race

East Sumter, South Carolina has an estimated population of 943, a large decrease from the 1,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.6% Black, 32.6% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Sumter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Sumter has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Sumter, that probability was 58.1% in 2020 and 48.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Sumter is ranked the 275th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Sumter was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Sumter's White Population

307 residents of East Sumter, or 32.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Sumter is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. East Sumter ranks 373rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sumter's White population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. White residents' share of East Sumter's population has decreased from 37.2% to 32.6%.

East Sumter is more White than neighboring Mulberry (26.2% White), and South Sumter (4.1% White). East Sumter is less White than neighboring Oswego (100% White), Sumter (38.4% White), and Lakewood (48.6% White).

East Sumter's Black Population

600 residents of East Sumter, or 63.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Sumter is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. East Sumter ranks 100th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sumter's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of East Sumter's population has increased from 52.5% to 63.6%.

East Sumter is more Black than neighboring Oswego (0% Black), Sumter (46.1% Black), and Lakewood (35.2% Black). East Sumter is less Black than neighboring Mulberry (73.8% Black), and South Sumter (83.6% Black).

East Sumter's Asian Population

0 residents of East Sumter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Sumter is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. East Sumter ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sumter's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of East Sumter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

East Sumter is less Asian than neighboring Sumter (2.8% Asian), and Lakewood (0.3% Asian).

East Sumter's Hispanic Population

21 residents of East Sumter, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Sumter is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. East Sumter ranks 128th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sumter's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Hispanic residents' share of East Sumter's population has decreased from 6.4% to 2.2%.

East Sumter is more Hispanic than neighboring Mulberry (0% Hispanic), Oswego (0% Hispanic), and Lakewood (0% Hispanic). East Sumter is less Hispanic than neighboring South Sumter (12.3% Hispanic), and Sumter (7.1% Hispanic).

East Sumter's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of East Sumter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Sumter is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. East Sumter ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sumter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Sumter's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

East Sumter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sumter (1% Native American/Other), and Lakewood (2% Native American/Other).

East Sumter's Multiracial Population

15 residents of East Sumter, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Sumter is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. East Sumter ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Sumter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of East Sumter's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.6%.

East Sumter is more Multiracial than neighboring Mulberry (0% Multiracial), South Sumter (0% Multiracial), and Oswego (0% Multiracial). East Sumter is less Multiracial than neighboring Sumter (4.5% Multiracial), and Lakewood (13.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.