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East Sumter, South Carolina
Location of East Sumter, South Carolina
Location of East Sumter, South Carolina
Country United States
State South Carolina
County Sumter
Area
 • Total 3.32 sq mi (8.60 km2)
 • Land 3.32 sq mi (8.59 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
144 ft (44 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,135
 • Density 342.28/sq mi (132.15/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29153
Area code(s) 803
FIPS code 45-22547
GNIS feature ID 1867518

East Sumter is a special kind of community called a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government, but it's an area that the government counts for population information. In 2020, about 1,135 people lived there.

Where is East Sumter?

East Sumter is located in the state of South Carolina. You can find it at these coordinates: 33.924685 degrees North and 80.297691 degrees West.

The total area of East Sumter is about 3.3 square miles (8.6 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small part being water.

Who Lives in East Sumter?

In 2000, there were 1,220 people living in East Sumter. These people lived in 465 households, which means groups of people living together in homes. About 357 of these households were families.

The people living in East Sumter come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White or African American, and a small number are Asian or from other backgrounds. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

About 25% of the people in East Sumter are under 18 years old. This means there are many kids and teenagers living there. The average age of people in East Sumter is 38 years old.

Most households in East Sumter are made up of married couples living together. There are also households led by a single parent, often a mother, and some households where individuals live alone.

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