Sumter County, FL

Sumter County is located in Central Florida Region & The Villages, Florida Metro Area bordering Marion, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, Polk, and Lake Counties.

Sumter County was established from a portion of Mosquito (Orange) County in 1853 and named for General Thomas Sumter, a South Carolinian prominent in the Revolutionary War.

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Established: 1853County Seat: BushnellLargest Community: The Villages.

Population: ~140,000 (as of 2023).

Growth: Among the fastest-growing U.S. counties, due to The Villages.

Economy: Driven by agriculture, retirement services, and tourism.

Major Highways: Interstate 75, U.S. Highway 301.

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