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Summersville

Kentucky · 551 residents · 2.89 sq mi
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Summersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,792. Population has grown 21% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,900. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
551
+21%since 2019
from 457 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 158 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+23%since 2019
from 31.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
334412489566644201020202024Summersville
2024592
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,792
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $33,333 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,694
−24%since 2019
from $62,456 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 25.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance22.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services12.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $68,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$368
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
16.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+9%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(457)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(504)
Black1.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(27)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(94)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−28%since 2019
from 29.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−15.8 ptssince 2019
from 97.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
Female
59.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summersville, Kentucky?

Summersville, Kentucky has about 551 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summersville, Kentucky?

The typical household in Summersville, Kentucky earns about $29,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summersville, Kentucky expensive?

In Summersville, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $368 a month.

How educated are people in Summersville, Kentucky?

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

What is the poverty rate in Summersville, Kentucky?

About 34.4% of people in Summersville, 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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