Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, South Carolina
City
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
[1]
 • 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
 (2020)[2]
 • Total43,463
 • RankSC: 9th
 • Density1,322.59/sq mi (510.66/km2)
 • Urban
68,825 (US: 406th)[3]
 • 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

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.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "QuickFacts: Sumter city, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ United States Census Bureau (December 29, 2022). "2020 Census Qualifying Urban Areas and Final Criteria Clarifications". Federal Register.
  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.


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