South Sumter, SC Demographics

A map of South Sumter's Population by Race

South Sumter, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,626, a large decrease from the 1,989 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% Black, 12.3% Hispanic, 4.1% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Sumter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Sumter has become more 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 South Sumter, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 28.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Sumter is ranked the 222nd 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). South Sumter was ranked the 192nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Sumter's White Population

66 residents of South Sumter, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Sumter is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. South Sumter ranks 457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sumter's White population has declined by an estimated 64.7%. White residents' share of South Sumter's population has decreased from 9.4% to 4.1%.

South Sumter is less White than neighboring Lakewood (48.6% White), East Sumter (32.6% White), Mulberry (26.2% White), Sumter (38.4% White), and Privateer (78.6% White).

South Sumter's Black Population

1,360 residents of South Sumter, or 83.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Sumter is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. South Sumter ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sumter's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of South Sumter's population has decreased from 85.6% to 83.6%.

South Sumter is more Black than neighboring Lakewood (35.2% Black), East Sumter (63.6% Black), Mulberry (73.8% Black), Sumter (46.1% Black), and Privateer (18.2% Black).

South Sumter's Asian Population

0 residents of South Sumter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Sumter is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. South Sumter ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sumter's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of South Sumter's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

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

South Sumter's Hispanic Population

200 residents of South Sumter, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Sumter is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. South Sumter ranks 261st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sumter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 222.6%. Hispanic residents' share of South Sumter's population has increased from 3.1% to 12.3%.

South Sumter is more Hispanic than neighboring Lakewood (0% Hispanic), East Sumter (2.2% Hispanic), Mulberry (0% Hispanic), Sumter (7.1% Hispanic), and Privateer (0.5% Hispanic).

South Sumter's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of South 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 South Sumter is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. South Sumter ranks 331st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sumter's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Sumter's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

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

South Sumter's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Sumter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Sumter is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Sumter ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Sumter's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Sumter's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

South Sumter is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood (13.9% Multiracial), East Sumter (1.6% Multiracial), Sumter (4.5% Multiracial), and Privateer (2.8% 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.