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Sumter County, AL
9 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Sumter County, Alabama.
Population
11,878
Land area
904sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Sumter County
Sumter County at a glance
- Sumter County is 87% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $33,310, 48% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,600 (61% below Alabama) and median rent is $775 a month.
- Its largest cities are Livingston (4,672), York (2,056) and Cuba (368).
Local data for Sumter County, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sumter County, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$33,310
Poverty rate
26.5%
Median home value
$82,600
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (377), Scottish Americans (258), German Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Sep 2026, +1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,226
2,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,035
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $9,649 per person
PPP loans
$15.8M
538 loans, 2,011 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sumter County, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sumter County, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
344
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumter County, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.2%
U.S. 33.3% +13.9 pts
Diabetes
19.7%
U.S. 12.1% +7.6 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sumter County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sumter County, AL?
- Livingston is the largest city or town in Sumter County, with about 4,672 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sumter County?
- Sumter County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 35459, 35460, 35464, 35470, 35477.
- What is the population of Sumter County, AL?
- About 11,878 people live in Sumter County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sumter County?
- Sumter County borders Lauderdale County, MS, Marengo County, Pickens County, Choctaw County, Noxubee County, MS, Kemper County, MS, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023