Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC

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2022 Population

121,756

34.2% 1-year decline

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

37.8

4.79% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

17.9%

8.32% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$51,413

14% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$136,900

23.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

47,437

32.9% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 122k people with a median age of 37.8 and a median household income of $51,413. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC declined from 185,159 to 121,756, a −34.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,112 to $51,413, a 14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (47.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (42.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Other (Hispanic) (1.34%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.2%).

5.4% of the households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.7% of the residents in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are Central Carolina Technical College (635 degrees awarded in 2022), University of South Carolina-Sumter (175 degrees), and Morris College (76 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was $136,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.1%.

Most people in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC borders Richland County (South & Central)--Forest Acres & Dentsville Cities PUMA, SC, Richland (Northeast and North Central) & Kershaw Counties PUMA, SC, Chesterfield, Darlington & Marlboro Counties PUMA, SC, Barnwell, Calhoun & Orangeburg Counties PUMA, SC, Clarendon, Georgetown & Williamsburg Counties PUMA, SC, and Florence County PUMA, SC.

United States South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 122k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.7% of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (3.29k people).

In 2022, there were 1.12 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.4k people) in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 52.1k White (Non-Hispanic) and 4.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (4,052 households), German (475 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (283 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

61,484

Women

50.5%

60,285

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 121,769 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

98.7%

2022 Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.7% of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
58.4k ± 917
White (Non-Hispanic)
52.1k ± 327
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.33k ± 948

4.06%

Hispanic Population

4.94k people

4.06% of the people in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (4.94k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
954 ± 755 people
Jamaica
497 ± 546 people
Philippines
258 ± 394 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 954 Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by Jamaica with 497 and Philippines with 258.

Foreign-Born Population

2.7%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.29k people

2.53%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.69k people

As of 2022, 2.7% of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC residents (3.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was 2.53%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,052 households (3.55%)
German
475 households (0.417%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
283 households (0.248%)

5.4% of the households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 3.55% of the households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,924 ± 516
Vietnam
2,664 ± 336
Gulf War (1990s)
1,961 ± 344

Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC employs 47.4k people. The largest industries in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people), Construction (3,289 people), and U. S. Air Force (2,680 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($127,772), Computer Systems Design ($88,235), and U. S. Armed Forces: Branch Not Specified ($84,122).

Males in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,660. The income inequality in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.405, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,420

Women

50.3%

35,020

Men

49.7%

The workforce of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 70,440 people, with 50.3% woman, and 49.7% men.

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Occupations

47.4k

2022 Value

−32.9%

1 Year decline

± −32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −32.9%, from 70.7k employees to 47.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, are Customer service representatives (1,460 people), Other managers (1,288 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,250 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

47.4k

2022 Value

−32.9%

1 Year decline

± −32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC declined at a rate of −32.9%, from 70.7k employees to 47.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,407 people), Construction (3,289 people), and U. S. Air Force (2,680 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,456

Median earning men ± $2,432

$31,292

Median earning women ± $2,279

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($57,435), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,735), and Wholesale Trade ($55,729).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,536), Information ($48,297), and Public Administration ($42,656).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC awarded 886 degrees. The student population of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,833 male students and 3,402 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are White (439 and 49.7%), followed by Black or African American (364 and 41.2%), Hispanic or Latino (31 and 3.51%), and Two or More Races (27 and 3.06%).

The largest universities in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Central Carolina Technical College (635 and 71.7%), University of South Carolina-Sumter (175 and 19.8%), and Morris College (76 and 8.58%).

The most popular majors in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (293 and 33.1%), Registered Nursing (109 and 12.3%), and Other Electromechanical, Instrumentation, & Maintenance Technology (41 and 4.63%).

The median tuition cost in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC for private four year colleges is $14,198.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 5,235 (35% men and 65% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 5,235 students enrolled in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, 35% men and 65% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,408 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
286 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
30 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 286 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Carolina Technical College
635 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina-Sumter
175 degrees awarded
Morris College
76 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Carolina Technical College with 635 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 331 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.596 times less than the 555 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 439 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 364 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,198) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,560) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.695% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.981% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.7k), Some college (22.7k), and Secondary Education (16.7k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was $136,900 in 2022, which is 0.486 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $110,500 to $136,900, a 23.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC is 67.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 23.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC is $51,413. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC with a value of $111,579, followed by Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $110,978 and $94,075.

Housing

Property

$136,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,042

$31,605

Median Property Taxes

±$1,401

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.1%

Homeownership

2022

69.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 67.1% of the housing units in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC with a value of $111,579, followed by Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $110,978 and $94,075.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$51,413

Median Household Income

± $1,887

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,798

In 2022, the median household income of the 47.1k households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC grew to $51,413 from the previous year's value of $45,112.

The following chart displays the households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.405

2022 Wage GINI in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC

0.403

2021 Wage GINI in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was 0.405 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.522% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (85.4%)
Carpooled (7.83%)
Worked At Home (3.71%)

In 2022, 85.4% of workers in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.83%) and those who worked at home (3.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (23.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.29% of the workforce in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC (21.1k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.2% of the population of Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 10.1% on Medicare, 18.5% on non-group plans, and 6.21% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.9% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

23%

Medicaid

10.1%

Medicare

18.5%

Non-Group

6.21%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC declined by 1.43% from 10.9% to 10.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lee & Sumter Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.