Sumter City PUMA, SC

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2020 Population

188,494

0.48% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

39.7

0.761% 1-year increase

2018 Poverty Rate

22.1%

4.73% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$42,802

2.38% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$101,700

3.56% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

70,440

0.0369% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Sumter City PUMA, SC had a population of 188k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $42,802. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Sumter City PUMA, SC declined from 189,403 to 188,494, a −0.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,806 to $42,802, a 2.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sumter City PUMA, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (51.1%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.94%), White (Hispanic) (1.44%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.25%).

4.55% of the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.8% of the residents in Sumter City PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC are Central Carolina Technical College (584 degrees awarded in 2020), University of South Carolina-Sumter (164 degrees), and Morris College (108 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Sumter City PUMA, SC was $101,700, and the homeownership rate was 69.2%.

Most people in Sumter City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Sumter City PUMA, SC borders Kershaw, Richland (South) & Calhoun Counties PUMA, SC, Florence City PUMA, SC, Georgetown, Marion & Dillon Counties PUMA, SC, Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC, and Orangeburg, Colleton, Barnwell, Hampton, Bamberg & Allendale Counties PUMA, SC.

Population & Diversity

Sumter City PUMA, SC is home to a population of 188k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.54% of Sumter City PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2020, there were 1.21 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (96.3k people) in Sumter City PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79.3k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.66k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Sumter City PUMA, SC are Spanish (5,348 households), German (457 households), and Vietnamese (298 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

96,783

Women

51.3%

91,727

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 188,510 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

98.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.8% of Sumter City PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sumter City PUMA, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
96.3k ± 630
White (Non-Hispanic)
79.3k ± 180
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.66k ± 675

3.48%

Hispanic Population

6.56k people

3.48% of the people in Sumter City PUMA, SC are hispanic (6.56k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sumter City PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,306 ± 884 people
Jamaica
505 ± 551 people
Philippines
494 ± 545 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,306 Sumter City PUMA, SC residents, followed by Jamaica with 505 and Philippines with 494.

Foreign-Born Population

2.54%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

2.49%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.71k people

As of 2020, 2.54% of Sumter City PUMA, SC residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 2.49%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,348 households (3.02%)
German
457 households (0.258%)
Vietnamese
298 households (0.168%)

4.55% of the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Sumter City PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.02% of the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,919 ± 519
Vietnam
4,732 ± 408
Gulf War (1990s)
2,599 ± 330

Sumter City PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sumter City PUMA, SC employs 70.4k people. The largest industries in Sumter City PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (5,387 people), Construction (4,301 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,767 people), and the highest paying industries are Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($111,574), Farm supplies merchant wholesalers ($90,976), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($85,835).

Males in Sumter City PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,722. The income inequality in Sumter City PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,420

Women

50.3%

35,020

Men

49.7%

The workforce of Sumter City PUMA, SC in 2020 was 70,440 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Sumter City PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

70.4k

2020 Value

−0.0369%

1 Year decline

± −0.0369%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sumter City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.0369%, from 70.5k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sumter City PUMA, SC, are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,075 people), Customer service representatives (1,903 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,844 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

70.4k

2020 Value

−0.0369%

1 Year decline

± −0.0369%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Sumter City PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −0.0369%, from 70.5k employees to 70.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sumter City PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,387 people), Construction (4,301 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,767 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sumter City PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Sumter City PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,299

Median earning men ± $1,715

$25,965

Median earning women ± $867

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,574), Information ($45,729), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Information ($41,203), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($37,839), and Public Administration ($36,471).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $38.2B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($32.1B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Carolina.

$285B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

115% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $285B. This is expected to increase 115% to $613B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Carolina
$30.1B
Georgia
$22.4B
Texas
$13.2B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $30.1B, followed by Georgia with $22.4B and Texas and $13.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Sumter City PUMA, SC awarded 968 degrees. The student population of Sumter City PUMA, SC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,828 male students and 3,497 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sumter City PUMA, SC are White (464 and 48.2%), followed by Black or African American (408 and 42.4%), Hispanic or Latino (37 and 3.85%), and Two or More Races (26 and 2.7%).

The largest universities in Sumter City PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Central Carolina Technical College (584 and 60.3%), University of South Carolina-Sumter (164 and 16.9%), and Morris College (108 and 11.2%).

The most popular majors in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (314 and 32.4%), Registered Nursing (123 and 12.7%), and Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (47 and 4.86%).

The median tuition cost in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $13,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Sumter City PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 72.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 5,325 (34.3% men and 65.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 5,325 students enrolled in Sumter City PUMA, SC, 34.3% men and 65.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,497 records, of which 63% were women and 37% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
294 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
123 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
31 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 294 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sumter, Clarendon, Williamsburg & Lee Counties--Sumter City PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Carolina Technical College
584 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Sumter
164 degrees awarded
Morris College
108 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Carolina Technical College with 584 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 364 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sumter City PUMA, SC, which is 0.603 times less than the 604 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 464 degrees mean that there were 1.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 408 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($13,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.796% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Sumter City PUMA, SC in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (52.9k), Some college (34.5k), and Secondary Education (26.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sumter City PUMA, SC was $101,700 in 2020, which is 0.443 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $98,200 to $101,700, a 3.56% increase. The homeownership rate in Sumter City PUMA, SC is 69.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Sumter City PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 25.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sumter City PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sumter City PUMA, SC is $42,802. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Sumter City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

Housing

Property

$101,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,150

$50,967

Median Property Taxes

±$1,544

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sumter City PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.2%

Homeownership

2020

64.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 69.2% of the housing units in Sumter City PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sumter City PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sumter City PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $80,467, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $72,562 and $72,224.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Sumter City PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,802

Median Household Income

± $1,153

73.6k

Number of Households

± 2,180

In 2020, the median household income of the 73.6k households in Sumter City PUMA, SC grew to $42,802 from the previous year's value of $41,806.

The following chart displays the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.405

2020 Wage GINI in Sumter City PUMA, SC

0.404

2019 Wage GINI in Sumter City PUMA, SC

In 2020, the income inequality in Sumter City PUMA, SC was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.314% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Sumter City PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Sumter City PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Sumter City PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (85%)
Carpooled (8.77%)
Worked At Home (2.87%)

In 2020, 85% of workers in Sumter City PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.77%) and those who worked at home (2.87%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sumter City PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (25.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 3.12% of the workforce in Sumter City PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sumter City PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sumter City PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sumter City PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sumter City PUMA, SC (40.4k out of 183k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sumter City PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.1% of the population of Sumter City PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 31.1% on employee plans, 24.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 17.6% on non-group plans, and 5.04% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1494 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1498 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 546 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

1,494 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,494 patients per year. This represents a 0.267% decrease from the previous year (1,498 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Carolina.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.9%

Uninsured

31.1%

Employer Coverage

24.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

17.6%

Non-Group

5.04%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sumter City PUMA, SC declined by 0.911% from 11% to 10.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sumter City PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.