Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter /ˈsʌmtər/ is a city in and the county seat of Sumter County, South Carolina, United States.[3] The population was 39,643 at the 2000 census,[1] and it rose to 40,524 at the 2010 census.[4]

Sumter, South Carolina
Downtown Sumter
Downtown Sumter
Nickname(s): 
"Gamecock City"
Motto(s): 
"Uncommon Patriotism"
Location of Sumter in South Carolina
Location of Sumter in South Carolina
Coordinates: 33°55′37″N 80°21′49″W
CountryUnited States
stateSouth Carolina
countySumter
Incorporated1845
Government
  MayorJoe McElveen
  City managerDeron McCormick
Area
  Total26.7 sq mi (53.0 km2)
  Land26.6 sq mi (50.8 km2)
  Water0.2 sq mi (4.2 km2)
Elevation
171 ft (52 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total40,524
  Rank8th in South Carolina
  Density1,545/sq mi (596.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29150, 29151, 29153, 29154
Area code(s)803
FIPS code45-70405[1]
GNIS feature ID1251074[2]
Websitewww.sumtersc.gov

References

  1. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2011-05-14.


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