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Summer Shade

Kentucky · 532 residents · 2.034 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 80% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 55.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
+80%since 2023
from 295 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
+80%since 2023
from 145 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
+3%since 2023
from 31.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
129239349459569201020202024Summer Shade
2024532
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,922
−10%since 2023
from $21,065 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
−10%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(532)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
56.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
23.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Female
63.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summer Shade, Kentucky?

Summer Shade, Kentucky has about 532 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Summer Shade, Kentucky expensive?

In Summer Shade, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $113,400.

How educated are people in Summer Shade, Kentucky?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Summer Shade, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summer Shade, Kentucky?

About 55.8% of people in Summer Shade, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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

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