Sumter County | |
|---|---|
 Sumter County Courthouse in Americus | |
 Seal  Logo | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Georgia | |
 Georgia's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°02′N 84°12′W / 32.04°N 84.2°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Georgia |
| Founded | December 26, 1831 |
| Named for | Thomas Sumter |
| Seat | Americus |
| Largest city | Americus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 493 sq mi (1,280 km2) |
| • Land | 483 sq mi (1,250 km2) |
| • Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) 2.0% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 29,616 |
| • Density | 61/sq mi (24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | sumtercountyga.us |
Sumter County is a county located in the west-central portion of the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, its population was 29,616.[1] The county seat is Americus.[2] The county was created on December 26, 1831.
Sumter County is part of the Americus micropolitan statistical area.
- ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Sumter County, Georgia". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.