Sumter County, Florida
Sumter County: County in Florida, United States of America
About
Sumter County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2010 census, the population was 93,420 and a population density of 62 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 139,018 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bushnell. The county was created 172 years ago in 1853.

Quick Facts about Sumter County
Population : | 139,018 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Florida (United States) |
Different from : | Sumter County, Sumter County, Sumner County, Sumner County, Sumter County |
Area : | 1503 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 5.7% |
Land as percent of area : | 94.3% |
Named for : | Thomas Sumter |
Capital : | Bushnell |
Establishment : | January 01, 1853 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 12:38:46 (22nd February 2025) |
Density : | 92 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 32.8% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Sumter County is located at 28°42'17"N 82°4'52"W (28.7048200, -82.0810000). It has 5 neighbors: Citrus County, Hernando County, Lake County, Marion County and Pasco County.
Sumter County map
The largest city of Sumter County is The Villages with a population of 51,442. Other cities include, Wildwood population 7,659, Center Hill population 1,533, Webster population 1,217 and Coleman population 968. See all Sumter County cities & populated places.
Sumter County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sumter County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
The Villages | 51,442 | A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida. |
Wildwood | 7,659 | Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America |
Lake Panasoffkee | 3,551 | Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida |
Bushnell | 3,229 | Town in Florida, United States |
Center Hill | 1,533 | City in Florida, United States |
Webster | 1,217 | United States city in Florida |
Coleman | 968 | City in Florida, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Sumter County
Sumter County has 5 neighbours.
- Citrus County county in Florida, United States
- Hernando County county in Florida, United States of America
- Lake County county in Florida, United States
- Marion County county in Florida, United States
- Pasco County county in Florida, United States of America
- Bushnell
Demographics
The population of Sumter County increased by 32.8% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 93,420 | - | census |
2011 | 97,975 | 4.65% | estimation process |
2012 | 101,669 | 3.63% | estimation process |
2013 | 106,898 | 4.89% | estimation process |
2014 | 112,236 | 4.76% | estimation process |
2015 | 117,076 | 4.13% | estimation process |
2016 | 122,009 | 4.04% | estimation process |
2017 | 124,995 | 2.39% | estimation process |
2018 | 128,719 | 2.89% | estimation process |
2019 | 132,420 | 2.79% | estimation process |
2020 | 139,018 | 4.75% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- 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.
- Sumter County , Alabama county in Alabama, United States with a population of 12,225 people.
Florida Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Miami-Dade County | 2,707,303 | County in Florida, United States |
Broward County | 1,958,105 | County in Florida, United States |
Palm Beach County | 1,507,600 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Hillsborough County | 1,497,957 | County in New Hampshire, United States |
Orange County | 1,404,396 | County in Florida, United States |
Pinellas County | 976,802 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Duval County | 966,728 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Jacksonville | 920,570 | The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area. |
Lee County | 790,767 | County in Florida, United States |
Polk County | 744,552 | County in Minnesota, United States |
Brevard County | 608,459 | County in Florida, United States |
Pasco County | 570,412 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Volusia County | 561,497 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Seminole County | 474,171 | County in Florida, United States of America |
Miami | 471,525 | The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture. |
Sarasota County | 443,465 | County in Florida, United States of America |