Sumter County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Sumter County, Florida has a population of 143,408, the 34th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $76,508 and the median home value is $385,400. The poverty rate is 9.7%.

Sumter County Quick Facts

Population 143,408

Median Household Income $76,50890% MOE ±$3,168

Median Home Value $385,40090% MOE ±$9,118

Poverty Rate 9.7%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 5.5%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 68.5 years90% MOE ±0.2 years

Homeownership Rate 87.6%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 5.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 35.3%90% MOE ±1.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 92.7%

Cities/Places 6

Population 143,408 34th of 67

Median Income $76,508 3% higher than state

Poverty Rate 9.7%

Unemployment 5.5%

How Sumter County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	125,044	143,408	+14.7%
Median household income	$70,428	$76,508	+8.6%
Median home value¹	$318,261	$385,400	+21.1%
Median gross rent	$1,125	$1,269	+12.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Sumter

$76,508

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sumter

$385,400

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.8%

$25K-$50K 18.6%

$50K-$100K 34.3%

$100K+ 35.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

2.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

4.0%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

15.7%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

7.3%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

5.5% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

25.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.6%

Renter 12.4%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,269/mo 19.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

7.1%

18-34

8.2%

35-54

13.1%

55-74

43.6%

75+

28.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Sumter County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wildwood	17,608	$76,552	12.8%	$451,600
Lake Panasoffkee	4,768	$44,531	30.4%	$153,000
Bushnell	3,187	$52,717	13.4%	$67,600
Webster	1,574	$66,250	25.0%	$272,100
Center Hill	1,304	$68,375	11.0%	$228,000
Coleman	705	$54,063	10.7%	$161,800

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Population Overview

Sumter County is located in Florida with a total population of 143,408. It is the 34th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sumter County is 68.5 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 42.6 years. Only 7.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 28.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sumter County is $76,508. This is 3% higher than the state median of $74,568. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $385,400. Housing costs are 7% higher than the state median of $359,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sumter County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.6% vs 50.4%). The Black or African American population (6.3%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

35.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sumter County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sumter County, Florida?

Sumter County has a population of 143,408, making it the 34th most populous county in Florida.

What is the median income in Sumter County?

The median household income in Sumter County is $76,508 with a poverty rate of 9.7%.

How many cities are in Sumter County, Florida?

Sumter County contains 6 Census-designated places.