Alabama · Walker County

Sumiton Authority

Population

2,459

Median income

$65,568

Median age

40

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Sumiton is a middle-income small town of 2,459.

Population in Sumiton stands at 2,459 — placing it among the smaller communities of Jefferson County, Alabama. Households here earn a median of $65,568.

Definition and scope

Sumiton sits within Jefferson County, Alabama, one of Alabama's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 104 and is part of the Birmingham, AL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Sumiton has approximately 2,459 residents. The median age is 40.3 years. Roughly 70% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $180,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 97.6%
• Black or African American: 1.9%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Sumiton is $65,568. Poverty rate stands at 15.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.4%. Educational attainment: 13.3% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Sumiton:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Sumiton is Parker Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Walker County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Birmingham, Alabama.

Geography and climate

Sumiton sits at an elevation of 502 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Alabama State Authority — state-level reference for Alabama.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.