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Summerville

Georgia · 4,435 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 $24,391. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,200. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,435
−3%since 2000
from 4,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,105 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+14%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Summerville
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,391
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,649
+4%since 2000
from $15,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,247)
Black25.2%(1,146)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(72)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(2,317)
2020
White, non-Hispanic69%(3,060)
Black21.6%(958)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(136)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.7%(75)
Diversity Score53.1%(2,356)
Diversity Score
53
+4%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerville, Georgia?

Summerville, Georgia has about 4,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerville, Georgia?

The typical household in Summerville, Georgia earns about $24,391 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 $56,200, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Summerville, Georgia?

About 5.6% 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 27.3% 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 590 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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