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Summerdale

Alabama · 862 residents · 10.733 sq mi
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Summerdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
862
+32%since 2000
from 655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 61 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.0
+19%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4497611K1K2K1990201020202024Summerdale
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,693
+50%since 2000
from $13,775 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing20.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$957
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+15%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(582)
Black4.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.9%(117)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(729)
Black5.8%(50)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(44)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.3%(54)
Diversity Score37.7%(325)
Diversity Score
38
+110%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.4%
−58.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerdale, Alabama?

Summerdale, Alabama has about 862 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerdale, Alabama?

The typical household in Summerdale, Alabama earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerdale, Alabama expensive?

In Summerdale, Alabama, the median home is worth about $123,900, and the typical rent is about $957 a month.

How educated are people in Summerdale, Alabama?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Summerdale, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerdale, Alabama?

About 19.3% of people in Summerdale, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerdale, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerdale, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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