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Summit

Mississippi · 1,505 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 $26,696. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $92,300. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
1,505
+5%since 2000
from 1,428 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
652 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Summit
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,696
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,053 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,658
−2%since 2000
from $12,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
41.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+36%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(275)
Black76.9%(1,157)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(18)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.5%(624)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.1%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Mississippi?

Summit, Mississippi has about 1,505 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Mississippi?

The typical household in Summit, Mississippi earns about $26,696 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Mississippi?

About 25.3% 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 34.0% of people in Summit, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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