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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Summerville

Georgia · 4,556 residents · 4.014 sq mi
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Summerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,911. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,800. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,556
−9%since 1990
from 5,025 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,135 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,252 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+7%since 1990
from 35.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Summerville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,911
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,326 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,090
+88%since 1990
from $8,026 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 19.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234 in 1990
US average: $602
58.4%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
41.6% rent
2.0
−2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(3,705)
Black25.9%(1,302)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.4%(2,481)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,247)
Black25.2%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(72)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score50.9%(2,317)
51
+3%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.1%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 42.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−22%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerville, Georgia?

Summerville, Georgia has about 4,556 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Summerville, Georgia?

The typical household in Summerville, Georgia earns about $24,911 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerville, Georgia expensive?

In Summerville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $50,800, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Summerville, Georgia?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Summerville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerville, Georgia?

About 20.7% of people in Summerville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 469 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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