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Unemployment in the Sumter, SC Metro Area was at 4.7% in April 2026. That's a 0.2 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate is the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but not currently employed. It helps indicate the overall condition of the Sumter, SC area job market.
In April 2026,

4.7%

of the labor force was unemployed in Sumter, SC area
April 2026 had a

+0.2

percentage point change from April 2025
Metro area-level unemployment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It’s important to view this local data with a long-term lens.

The unemployment rate in Sumter, SC area was higher in April 2026 (YTD) compared with January 2019.

Unemployment rate by month, not seasonally adjusted, 2019-2026 (YTD)

Unemployment rates differ between urban areas due to various factors. The types of industries present in an area may affect unemployment rates. Seasonal work in industries like tourism can cause unemployment to go up and down. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.

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How does unemployment in the Sumter, SC area compare to other metros?

Unemployment rates are an indicator of economic health, and comparing these rates across different metropolitan areas can provide valuable insights. The Sumter, SC area, like many other regions, experiences fluctuations in its unemployment rate due to various economic factors. According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the Sumter, SC area stands at X%. To put this into perspective, we can compare it with other metropolitan areas such as Metro Area 1 with an unemployment rate of Y%, and Metro Area 2 with an unemployment rate of Z%. These comparisons highlight the differences in economic conditions and industry compositions that can influence unemployment rates. Over time, the Sumter, SC area has seen changes in its unemployment rate, reflecting broader economic trends and local developments. Understanding these patterns is necessary for policymakers and stakeholders to address employment challenges and foster economic growth.
Among 172 metro areas with less than 100,000 people in the labor force, the Sumter, SC area had the 36th highest unemployment rate in April 2026.
Other areas with similar unemployment rates to the Sumter, SC area's 4.7% unemployment rate were the Parkersburg-Marietta, WV-OH Metro Area (4.7%) and the Bellingham, WA area (4.8%).

In April 2026, the Sumter, SC area had the 36th highest unemployment rate among metro areas with less than 100,000 people in the labor force.

Unemployment rate, not seasonally adjusted (Circle size corresponds to the size of the labor force)

Unemployment rate, by metro area (April 2026)

Unemployment rate, by metro area (April 2026)
1.

El Centro, CA area

16.5%
2.

Yuma, AZ area

13.9%
3.

Visalia, CA area

10.2%
4.

Merced, CA area

9.6%
5.

Hanford, CA area

8.9%
6.

Bakersfield, CA area

8.7%
7.

Guayama, PR area

8.6%
8.

Eagle Pass, TX area

8.5%
9.

Fresno, CA area

8.1%
10.

Wildwood, FL area

7.9%

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USAFacts standardizes data, in areas such as time and demographics, to make it easier to understand and compare.

The analysis was generated with the help of AI and reviewed by USAFacts for accuracy.

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