Sumiton is a city in Jefferson and Walker counties in the State of Alabama.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.3 square miles (14 km2), all land.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,444 people, 993 households, and 574 families residing in the city.

At the 2000 census, there were 2,665 people, 1,096 households, and 780 families living in the city.

The city of Sumiton began after the Civil War as a mining town surrounding a railroad.

Sumiton's name, which was coined by founder Nicholas M. Norris in 1926, is derived from its location being at one of the highest points in Walker County.

As of 2023, the current mayor of Sumiton is Petey Ellis, and the city council members are Floyd Burton, Jimmy Dodd, Bill Fowler, Micah Harrison, and Ken Russell.

They also have a youth football field located beside the senior center (193 Bryan Road Sumiton Al, 35148).

Located inside of City Hall (416 State Street Sumiton Al, 35148) Chief: TJ Burnett Assistant Chief: Daryl Nibblett Many other Officers that protect the city daily Located across from the Senior Center (228 Bryan Road Sumiton Al, 35148) Chief: David Waid Frog Festival: The Frog festival is held the first Saturday of October annually.