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Encyclopedia > Sumter County, Florida
Sumter County, Florida
Seal of Sumter County, Florida
Seal
Map
Map of Florida highlighting Sumter County
Location in the state of Florida
Statistics
Formed 8 January 1853
Seat Bushnell
Area
 - Total
 - Land
 - Water
1,503 km² (580 mi²)

90 km² (35 mi²) 5.96%
Population
 - (2000)
 -({{{census estimate yr}}})
 - Density
20,779
38/km² 
Website: www.sumtercountyfl.gov/

Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States. As of 2000, the population is 53,345. Its county seat is Bushnell, Florida6. Image File history File links Sumter_County_Fl_Seal. ... Image File history File links Sumter_County_Florida. ... January 8 is the 8th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Bushnell is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ... The Twenty-second United States Census, conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Density (symbol: ρ - Greek: rho) is a measure of mass per unit of volume. ... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... A state of the United States (U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states, four of which officially favor the term commonwealth which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 22nd 170 451 km² 260 km 800 km 17. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Bushnell is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ...

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History

Sumter County was created in 1853. It was named for General Thomas Sumter, a hero of the American Revolutionary War. The county in the past, and to this day by some, is nicknamed "Hog County". The nickname was given to the county because the region was known for its lawless nature and for being a haven for many moonshiners, crooks, and outlaws. 1853 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, Netherlands, Spain, Native Americans Great Britain, German mercenaries, Loyalists, Native Americans Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was the military component of the American...


Although extremely rural, in recent years Sumter County has sustained an exceptionally large increase in population, almost solely due to the expansion of The Villages retirement complex, a significant portion of which is in the county. This has dramatically changed the demographics of the county and has brought in significant income. The Villages is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place, the largest such location by population in Sumter County, Florida. ...


Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,503 km² (580 mi²). 1,413 km² (546 mi²) of it is land and 90 km² (35 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 5.96% water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 53,345 people, 20,779 households, and 15,043 families residing in the county. The population density was 38/km² (98/mi²). There were 25,195 housing units at an average density of 18/km² (46/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 82.60% White, 13.78% Black or African American, 0.51% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 1.16% from other races, and 1.49% from two or more races. 6.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of Wikipedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 20,779 households out of which 18.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.90% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 23.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.62. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...


In the county the population was spread out with 16.10% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 27.30% from 45 to 64, and 27.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females there were 113.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.90 males.


The median income for a household in the county was $32,073, and the median income for a family was $36,999. Males had a median income of $27,346 versus $21,145 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,830. 13.70% of the population and 9.60% of families were below the poverty line. 26.00% of those under the age of 18 and 7.70% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population living in poverty The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Municipalities

Incorporated

  1. City of Bushnell
  2. City of Center Hill
  3. City of Coleman
  4. City of Webster
  5. City of Wildwood

Bushnell is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Center Hill is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Coleman is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Webster is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Wildwood is located at the north end of Sumter County at the junction of Interstate 75, US Hwy 301, State Road 44 and Floridas Turnpike. ...

Unincorporated

Lake Panasoffkee is a census-designated place located in Sumter County, Florida. ... The Villages is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place, the largest such location by population in Sumter County, Florida. ...

External links

Government links/Constitutional offices

Special districts

Judicial branch

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Miscellaneous

  • Photographs From the State Library & Archives of Florida.


Cities and communities of Sumter County, Florida
Seal of Sumter County
County seat Bushnell
Incorporated places Bushnell | Center Hill | Coleman | Webster | Wildwood
Census-designated places Lake Panasoffkee | The Villages


Sydney, Australia at Night. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with unincorporated. ... Image File history File links Sumter_County_Fl_Seal. ... A county seat is an administrative center for a county. ... Bushnell is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... An incorporated place, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau, is a type of governmental unit incorporated under state law as a city, town (except the New England states, New York, and Wisconsin), borough (except in Alaska and New York), or village and having legally prescribed limits, powers, and... Bushnell is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Center Hill is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Coleman is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Webster is a city located in Sumter County, Florida. ... Wildwood is located at the north end of Sumter County at the junction of Interstate 75, US Hwy 301, State Road 44 and Floridas Turnpike. ... A census-designated place (CDP) is an area identified by the United States Census Bureau for statistical reporting. ... Lake Panasoffkee is a census-designated place located in Sumter County, Florida. ... The Villages is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place, the largest such location by population in Sumter County, Florida. ...

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Sumter County, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (526 words)
Sumter County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States.
Although extremely rural, in recent years Sumter County has sustained an exceptionally large increase in population, almost solely due to the expansion of The Villages retirement complex, a significant portion of which is in the county.
In the county the population is spread out with 16.10% under the age of 18, 5.90% from 18 to 24, 23.30% from 25 to 44, 27.30% from 45 to 64, and 27.40% who are 65 years of age or older.
Lake County, Florida - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (445 words)
Lake County is a county located in the state of Florida, United States.
In the county the population is spread out with 20.30% under the age of 18, 5.80% from 18 to 24, 23.80% from 25 to 44, 23.80% from 45 to 64, and 26.40% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $36,903, and the median income for a family is $42,577.
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