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Sumter County, GA

5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Sumter County, Georgia.

Population

29,061

Land area

483sq mi

People per sq mi

60

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Sumter County

Full map

Sumter County at a glance

  • Sumter County is 68% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $42,653 a year, 45% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,200 (60% below Georgia) and median rent is $857 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Americus (15,813), Plains (750) and Leslie (510).

Local data for Sumter County, GA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sumter County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$42,653

Poverty rate

23.7%

Median home value

$120,200

Prices +15.6% in a year

Median rent

$857/mo

Homeownership

56.6%

Bachelor's or higher

21.4%

Median age

37.9

Average commute

19.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,377), German Americans (1,201), Irish Americans (1,151).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$45,826

9,680 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,109

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$204M

FY 2026, $6,885 per person

PPP loans

$58.4M

1,718 loans, 6,988 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$125K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sumter County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled10.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.8%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.5%
  • Worked from home7.6%

Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sumter County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

263

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

89

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 35°F

53.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sumter County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.5%

U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts

Diabetes

16.7%

U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts

Smoking

16.4%

U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

14.9%

U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sumter County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Sumter County, GA?
Americus is the largest city or town in Sumter County, with about 15,813 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Sumter County?
Sumter County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31709, 31719, 31735, 31764, 31780.
What is the population of Sumter County, GA?
About 29,061 people live in Sumter County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Sumter County?
Sumter County borders Lee County, Crisp County, Macon County, Dooly County, Terrell County, Marion County, Schley County, Webster County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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