Sumter, South Carolina

city in and county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States

Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States.[6] The population was 40,524 at the 2010 census, and it rose to 43,463 at the 2020 census.[3]

Sumter, South Carolina
Downtown Sumter
Downtown Sumter
Nickname: 
The Gamecock City
Motto(s): 
"Uncommon Patriotism, Progressive Spirit"
"Invest. Invite. Serve."
Location in South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°55′14″N 80°20′30″W / 33.92056°N 80.34167°W / 33.92056; -80.34167
CountryUnited States
stateSouth Carolina
countySumter
Incorporated1845
Named forThomas Sumter
Area
 • Total33.06 sq mi (85.62 km2)
 • Land32.86 sq mi (85.11 km2)
 • Water0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2)  0.60%
Elevation
171 ft (52 m)
Population
 • Total43,463
 • RankSC: 8th
 • Density1,322.59/sq mi (510.66/km2)
 • Urban
68,825 (US: 406th)[2]
 • Urban density1,193.8/sq mi (460.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29150, 29151, 29153, 29154
Area code(s)803, 839
FIPS code45-70405[4]
GNIS feature ID1251074[5]
Websitewww.sumtersc.gov

References change

  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. United States Census Bureau (December 29, 2022). "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "QuickFacts: Sumter city, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. "Sumter". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
  6. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.