The Town FilesSumter County, Georgia
29,061 people. The median home is worth $120,200 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $42,653.
Towns in Sumter County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americus | 16,230 | $107,500 | $39,176 | 28.8 |
People and housing
| Sumter County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,200 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $857 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $42,653 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 23.7% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
9,902 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,522 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 263 storm events in Sumter County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sumter County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
| October 14, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4400: Hurricane Michael |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).