Sumter County, Georgia
Sumter County: county in Georgia, United States
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Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,819 and a population density of 26 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,282 inhabitants. Its county seat is Americus. The county was created 194 years ago in 1831.
County Snapshot
Sumter County at a glance
Sumter County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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AmericusPopulation 14,987
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Quick Facts about Sumter County
| Population | 29,282 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia (United States) |
| Different from | Sumner County, Sumter County, Sumter County, Sumter County, Sumner County |
| Area | 1276 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 2% |
| Land as percent of area | 98% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 32.0400,-84.1970 |
| Named for | Thomas Sumter |
| Capital | Americus |
| Establishment | December 16, 1831 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 14:13:22 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 23 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -12.08% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 88℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sumter County is located at 32°2'24"N 84°11'49"W (32.0399700, -84.1970400). It has 6 neighbors: Crisp County, Dooly County, Lee County, Macon County, Schley County and Webster County.
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The largest city of Sumter County is Americus with a population of 14,987. Other cities include, Plains population 635 and Leslie population 371. See all Sumter County cities & populated places.
Sumter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumter County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Americus | 14,987 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |
| Plains | 635 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |
| Leslie | 371 | City in Sumter County, Georgia, USA |
Official website of Sumter County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Sumter County decreased by 12.08% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32,819 | - | census |
| 2011 | 32,068 | -2.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 31,582 | -1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 31,335 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 31,161 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 30,696 | -1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 30,403 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,901 | -1.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,796 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 29,524 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 29,282 | -0.83% | estimation process |
People born in Sumter County (2)
People born in Sumter County, including politician Bob Hanner, Soldier and Educator James Appleton Blackshear, .
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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, Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 12,225 people.
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|---|---|---|
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| Chatham County | 289,463 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Cherokee County | 265,274 | County in North Carolina, United States |
| Forsyth County | 250,847 | County in Georgia, United States |
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| Richmond County | 202,079 | County in Georgia, United States |
| Augusta | 197,166 | The third most populous city in Georgia. |
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