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Population Infographic

36 - Median Age

Cost of Living 86% of US Average

Population Infographic

36 - Median Age

Cost of Living 86% of US Average


106,209 Total Population
48.12% Male
51.88% Female

47,500+ Total Labor Force

47,500+ Total Labor Force


6 Colleges / Universities in the community. 55 are within 50 miles of Sumter.

In a right-to-work state, draw your winning team from a ready-to-deliver labor pool. As you can see from the chart below, Sumter doesn’t just offer strength in numbers; our diverse skill set makes for a performance-ready workforce across multiple sectors:

Workforce Snapshot

More than 106,500 residents provide a variety of knowledge, skills, and abilities for the retailers, restaurants, and industries that call Sumter home. With both a warm climate and warm disposition, it is easy to fall in love with our dedicated and committed community.  

Industry Snapshot

“I moved from northern Illinois to Sumter for an internal promotion with Caterpillar. We love it HERE!”

Tim Hummel –Caterpillar Hydraulics, HR Manager

“I moved from northern Illinois to Sumter for an internal promotion with Caterpillar. We love it HERE!”

Tim Hummel –Caterpillar Hydraulics, HR Manager

Demographics

Business and Pleasure

There’s so much offered in Sumter.  Diverse People, Dynamic Products and a Desirable sense of Place combine to create an ideal location for businesses to thrive and families to grow. A strong work ethic. We’ve got that. Along with a community committed to learning, leading and blossoming.

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