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 192 years ago in 1832.
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% |
| Named for : | Thomas Sumter |
| Capital : | Livingston |
| Establishment : | December 12, 1832 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:54:14 (23rd February 2025) |
| 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 and York population 2,218. 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
Official website of Sumter County
Sumter County has 7 neighbours.
- Choctaw County county in Alabama, United States
- Greene County county in Alabama, United States
- Marengo County county in Alabama, United States
- Pickens County county in Alabama, United States
- Kemper County county in Mississippi, United States
- Lauderdale County county in Mississippi, United States
- Noxubee County county in Mississippi, United States
Demographics
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, .
List
- 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 (4)
- 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. |
