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Sumter, SC vs Mount Vernon, IL

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- Mount Vernon is 0% more densely populated than Sumter.
- People are 16.8% less likely to be married in Mount Vernon.
- The Median Age is 6.7 years older in Mount Vernon.
 Sumter, SCMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,614329,725,481
 Female Population51.2%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.8%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3938.4
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 Population - 201040,564  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock16,269285,036,114
 Population - 199041,943  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock-10.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,002.393.4
 Land Area32.6  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sumter, SCMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.6%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.5%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.4%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 844.0%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Sumter, SCMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 White38.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock16.4%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.9%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sumter, SCMount Vernon, ILUnited States
 Married Population47.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock38.3%48.0%
 Married but Separated4.1%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock60.5%50.2%
 Never Married35.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.302.60
 Households16,595  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock3,76080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children24.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock39.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,195  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock30.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children13.3%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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