Sumter County, Alabama
Sumter County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,763 and a population density of 6 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 12,225 inhabitants. Its county seat is Livingston. The county was created 193 years ago in 1832.
County Snapshot
Sumter County at a glance
Sumter County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Alabama counties
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LivingstonPopulation 3,135
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sumter County
| Population | 12,225 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Sumter County, Sumner County, Sumter County, Sumter County, Sumner County |
| Plate code | 60 |
| Area | 2365 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.5910,-88.1988 |
| Named for | Thomas Sumter |
| Capital | Livingston |
| Establishment | December 18, 1832 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 01:53:36 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sumter County is located at 32°35'28"N 88°11'56"W (32.5910100, -88.1987900). It has 7 neighbors: Choctaw County, Greene County, Marengo County, Pickens County, Kemper County, Lauderdale County and Noxubee County.
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The largest city of Sumter County is Livingston with a population of 3,135. Other cities include, York population 2,218, Epes population 326, Cuba population 287 and Gainesville population 182. See all Sumter County cities & populated places.
Sumter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Livingston | 3,135 | City in Alabama |
| York | 2,218 | City in Alabama, United States of America |
| Epes | 326 | Town of the United States |
| Cuba | 287 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Gainesville | 182 | Town in Alabama, United States |
| Geiger | 142 | Town |
| Emelle | 46 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Sumter County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sumter County decreased by 12.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13,763 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,490 | -2.02% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 13,440 | -0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 13,394 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 13,270 | -0.93% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 13,206 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,967 | -1.84% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,749 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,634 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 12,427 | -1.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 12,225 | -1.65% | estimation process |
People born in Sumter County (6)
People born in Sumter County, including politician Adam M. Byrd, politician Willis Brewer, United States educator Robert Burwell Fulton, .
More notable people
- Lena King Lee she was born in 14/07/1906
- Lucinda Toomer (African American quilter) she was born in 05/02/1888
- Elisha E. Meredith (U.S. Representative (1848-1900)) he was born in 26/12/1848
Other places with the same name (3)
- Sumter County, Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 139,018 people.
- Sumter County, South Carolina county in South Carolina, United States with a population of 106,360 people.
- Sumter County, Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 29,282 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |