What kinds of homes are in South Sumter, SC?
South Sumter, SC has 1,023 (±180) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 438 homes per square mile of land.
53.7% are detached single-family houses.
11.1% are in buildings of two to four units.
3.1% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,023 (±180)
- Detached houses
- 53.7%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 11.1%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 3.1%
Homes in South Sumter by building size
| Building type | South Sumter | Sumter County | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 53.7% (±13.3 points) | 67.0% | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 2.4% | 3.7% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 11.1% (±8.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 2.7% | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 2.5% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 2.0% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 3.1% (±4.5 points) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 32.1% (±12.9 points) | 19.0% | 14.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±4.3 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In South Sumter, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Sumter County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in South Carolina (12.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Sumter
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sumter | — | 3.1% (±7.6 points) | — |
| Lakewood | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sumter | 5.1 mi | 15.9% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Privateer | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cane Savannah | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherryvale | 8.3 mi | 0.5% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Paxville | 10 mi | 2.9% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wedgefield | 10 mi | 0.0% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mayesville | 10 mi | 0.0% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Sumter, SC (15.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Sumter County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sumter | 15.9% (±2.7 points) |
| 2 | South Sumter | 3.1% (±7.6 points) |
| 3 | Cherryvale | 0.5% (±4.8 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Cane Savannah | 0.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Dalzell | 0.0% (±5.9 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Lakewood | 0.0% (±4.5 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Mayesville | 0.0% (±22.3 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Oakland | 0.0% (±14.2 points) |
Showing 8 of 12 places in Sumter County, ranked from highest to lowest.
South Sumter is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Sumter
How many homes are in South Sumter?
South Sumter, SC has an estimated 1,023 (±180) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in South Sumter houses or apartments?
53.7% are detached houses and 0.0% attached houses, while 14.2% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Sumter?
11.1% of homes in South Sumter are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Sumter CDP, South Carolina (place:68177, in state:45).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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