Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.57 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.6% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 330 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,678 (35.2%) |
| Some College | 1,976 (12.3%) |
| Associates | 2,962 (18.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,575 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,609 (22.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,725 ▼ 41% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $129,919 ▼ 53% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $832/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 13,556 |
| Vacant Units | 2,634 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Sumter County is located in Georgia and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 29,393 residents. With a median age of 36.04, it is a relatively young county.
Sumter County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,724 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Sumter County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $129,919 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $831.
The residents of Sumter County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 49.8%. Educational attainment is moderately educated — 32.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Sumter County, GA is a working-class area in Georgia. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31709 | Americus | 14,966 | $41,400 | $130,600 | $904 | 6.6% | 41.7% |
| 31719 | Americus | 9,085 | $43,496 | $104,400 | $748 | 3.2% | 23.1% |
| 31711 | Andersonville | 783 | $49,107 | $87,800 | $618 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| 31735 | Cobb | 570 | $43,438 | $221,300 | — | 2.2% | 39.3% |
| 31743 | De Soto | 359 | $33,750 | $46,700 | $2,208 | 0.0% | 11.2% |
| 31764 | Leslie | 1,882 | $83,407 | $203,000 | $534 | 0.9% | 28.4% |
| 31780 | Plains | 1,748 | $38,639 | $184,200 | $783 | 4.3% | 20.1% |