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Summit

Illinois · 11,161 residents · 2.119 sq mi
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Summit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $186,800. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,161
+5%since 2000
from 10,637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,267 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 5,020 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.0
+13%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Summit
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,972
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,132 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,911
+43%since 2000
from $14,611 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $553 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.7% in 2000
52.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+32%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(3,912)
Black11.9%(1,261)
Hispanic / Latino48.5%(5,156)
Asian1.4%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score75.5%(8,029)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16%(1,791)
Black7.6%(852)
Hispanic / Latino72.8%(8,120)
Asian2%(222)
Other0.6%(72)
Diversity Score53.5%(5,972)
Diversity Score
54
−29%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
38.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.3%
−50.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Illinois?

Summit, Illinois has about 11,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Illinois?

The typical household in Summit, Illinois earns about $46,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, Illinois expensive?

In Summit, Illinois, the median home is worth about $186,800, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Illinois?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, Illinois?

About 17.2% of people in Summit, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,190 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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