Sumter County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sumter County is located in Florida with a total population of 137,536. It is the 34th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sumter County is 68.4 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. 27.0% 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 $73,297. This is 2% higher than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.1%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $356,000. Housing costs are 10% higher than the state median of $325,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.9x. 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sumter County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.1% vs 51.4%). The Black or African American population (6.7%) is well below the state average of 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.1%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

35.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% higher than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.