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Privateer, SC
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina.
Population
2,472
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
302
ZIP codes
0
Privateer and its ZIP codes
Privateer at a glance
- Privateer is 72% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,191, 29% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,100 (53% below South Carolina) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Privateer, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Privateer, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,191
Poverty rate
20.6%
Median home value
$121,100
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.5%
Median age
33.5
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (171), German Americans (85), Polish Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sumter County. PPP loans are for Privateer.
Unemployment rate
5.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,501
35,348 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,221
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.26B
FY 2026, $11,911 per person
How people get to work
Privateer, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.7%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Privateer, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
512
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Privateer, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Privateer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 7.5 |
| South SumterCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Cane SavannahCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 3.6 |
| PaxvilleTown | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| PinewoodTown | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| SumterCity | 7.8 mi | 33.1 |
| WedgefieldCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.5 |
| East SumterCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 3.3 |
| CherryvaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| MulberryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| AlcoluCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| StateburgCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| DalzellCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.8 |
| ManningCity | 14 mi | 2.9 |
| OswegoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Privateer, SC in?
- Privateer is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Privateer, SC?
- About 2,472 people live in Privateer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Privateer?
- Nearby places include Lakewood (3.2 mi), South Sumter (5.5 mi), Cane Savannah (5.7 mi), Paxville (6 mi), Pinewood (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023