Sumter Times

Of the 127,335 citizens living in Sumter County in 2021, 97.9% said they were only one race, while 2.1% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Sumter County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88% or 112,096 individuals. Following them, African American accounted for 7.3% and totaled 9,308 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Sumter County is 7.3% lower than the state average, which stands at 9.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Sumter County.

	Estimated Total
White	112,096
African American	9,308
Multiracial	2,635
Some Other Race	1,732
Asian	1,290
American Indian or Alaska Native	270
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	4

Source: US Census Bureau