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- 1/28/2010 Phil Edwards honored as Sumter County Ambassador for Economic Development
- 10/8/2009 Sanford:SC ranks among best for industrial sites
- 8/31/2009 Sumter Development Board/SSGI Win 5 Awards
- 8/28/2009 Sumter's First REWARD Class Graduates
- 8/20/2009 Sumter Ranked as One of the Strongest Housing Markets in U.S.
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Demographics
Population by Year
| Year | Pop. | % Change |
| 1980 | 88,238 | -- |
| 1990 | 102,637 | 16.3% |
| 2000 | 104,646 | 2.0% |
| 2008 (est.) | 105,976 | 1.2% |
| 2013 (proj.) | 106,834 | 0.8% |
| Source: US Census and Demographicsnow.com | ||
Population Radius (2008)
| 15-Mile Radius | 30-Mile Radius | |
| Sumter | 107,296 | 263,524 |
| Source: US Census and Demographicsnow.com | ||
Population by Age (2008)
| Age | Pop. | County % |
| 19 & Under | 31,684 | 29.9% |
| 20-34 | 20,882 | 19.7% |
| 35-44 | 14,090 | 13.3% |
| 45-54 | 14,937 | 14.1% |
| 55-64 | 11,097 | 10.5% |
| 65+ | 13,209 | 12.5% |
| Total Population | 105,976 | 100% |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | |
| Source: Demographicsnow.com | ||