Sumter County's form return rate in 2000 was higher than the state average, but S. C. still finished 49th nationally. The goal of S. C. is a 6% increase..... County Council's goal is 10%. The State Board of Budget and Statistics shared that for every individual who fails to complete/return their Census form, Sumter County loses $48, while the City loses $30. It is estimated that Sumter County was undercounted in 2000 by approximately 1,200 individuals. In light of these economic times, we must do better. All it takes is 10 minutes, we thank you for your time.

March 2010: U.S. Post Office delivers 2010 Census Questionnaires

April 1st

Census Day Recognized: Information provided on the 2010 Census should represent respective households as it exists on this day.

Households which do not return their questionnaire will receive a replacement in early April.

"Be Counted" sites will be available at select public sites for individuals who did not receive one by mail. Sumter County sites TBA.

April-May

Group quarters enumeration conducted: counts people living/staying in such places as military barracks, college residence halls, skilled nursing facilities, group homes and correctional facilities.

April - August

Follow up interviews conducted when clarification is needed on initial census questionnaire.

May June

Non-response follow up conducted: Census workers, who wear photo I.D.s will visit housing units which did not return a completed questionnaire by mail to conduct a personal interview.

2010 Census

2010 Census Jobs

What does it mean for me?

For more information please call Kim Dault at 803-436-2256.