The Town FilesSumter County, South Carolina
104,725 people. The median home is worth $165,300 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $56,693.
Towns in Sumter County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sumter | 43,463 | $199,100 | $55,592 | 33.6 |
| Dalzell | 3,175 | $157,500 | $47,354 | 26.9 |
| Lakewood | 2,810 | $294,200 | $56,500 | 43.0 |
People and housing
| Sumter County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $165,300 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $1,057 | $937 |
| Median household income | $56,693 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.6% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
35,179 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,273 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 608 storm events in Sumter County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sumter County has been included in 28 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
| September 29, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3585: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).