South Sumter, South Carolina facts for kids
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South Sumter, South Carolina
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Location of South Sumter, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Sumter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,989 |
| • Density | 836.07/sq mi (322.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-68177 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1244702 |
South Sumter is a special kind of community in Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is like a town, but it does not have its own local government. In 2020, about 1,989 people lived there. South Sumter is part of the larger Sumter, South Carolina area.
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Where is South Sumter Located?
South Sumter is found in the state of South Carolina. Its exact location is at 33.894445 degrees north and 80.335583 degrees west. This helps people find it on a map.
How Big is South Sumter?
According to the United States Census Bureau, South Sumter covers a total area of about 2.38 square miles (6.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its borders.
Who Lives in South Sumter?
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| 2020 | 1,989 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 3,365 people living in South Sumter. These people lived in 1,196 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 851 of these households were families.
Population Details
The population density was about 1,266 people per square mile. This means many people lived close together. There were also 1,395 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Diverse Community
The people living in South Sumter come from different backgrounds. In 2000, about 89.93% of the people were African American. About 8.95% were White. A small number of people were Native American or from other racial groups. About 0.89% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in South Sumter had children under 18 living with them. This was true for about 30.6% of homes. About 32.8% of households were married couples living together. Some homes, about 31.3%, had a female head of the house with no husband present.
Living Arrangements
About 24.9% of all households were made up of just one person. Also, 10.3% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.79 people in each household. For families, the average size was about 3.35 people.
Age of Residents
The population in South Sumter was spread out by age. About 29.7% of the people were under 18 years old. This means many young people lived there. About 13.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in South Sumter was 35 years old.
Gender Balance
For every 100 females in South Sumter, there were about 85.2 males. If we look only at adults aged 18 and over, for every 100 females, there were about 77.2 males.
How People Earn Money
In 2000, the average income for a household in South Sumter was $23,339. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $24,939. Males earned an average of $26,425, while females earned about $17,077.
Income Per Person
The per capita income for South Sumter was $10,292. This is the average amount of money earned per person. About 24.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included about 30.9% of children under 18 and 31.4% of people aged 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: South Sumter para niños
