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Summit

Arkansas · 604 residents · 1.206 sq mi
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Summit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,042. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,700. The poverty rate of 43.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
604
+3%since 2000
from 586 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
501 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+8%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3845106377638891990201020202024Summit
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,042
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,244
−1%since 2000
from $10,393 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+50%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(560)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(25)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(562)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other4.8%(29)
Diversity Score17.5%(106)
Diversity Score
18
+306%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
10.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.9%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Arkansas?

Summit, Arkansas has about 604 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Arkansas?

The typical household in Summit, Arkansas earns about $21,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, Arkansas expensive?

In Summit, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $47,700, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Arkansas?

About 2.3% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, Arkansas?

About 43.5% of people in Summit, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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