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Summit

Mississippi · 1,705 residents · 2.308 sq mi
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Summit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,555. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,400. The poverty rate of 37.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,705
+19%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Summit
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,555
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,687
+45%since 2000
from $12,928 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.589
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+47%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(463)
Black66%(943)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(798)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(391)
Black75%(1,279)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(34)
Diversity Score50.8%(865)
Diversity Score
51
−9%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Mississippi?

Summit, Mississippi has about 1,705 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Mississippi?

The typical household in Summit, Mississippi earns about $23,555 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, Mississippi expensive?

In Summit, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $88,400, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Mississippi?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, Mississippi?

About 37.9% of people in Summit, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 139 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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