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Summerfield

North Carolina · 11,327 residents (2025 est.) · 26.396 sq mi
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Summerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,275. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $521,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,116
+58%since 2000
from 7,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
421 / sq mi
+48%since 2009
from 285 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,327 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Summerfield
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.4%(493)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(860)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.5%(1,051)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(835)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(482)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.1%(565)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(1,592)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.9%(1,989)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(1,561)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.1%(1,009)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(643)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,275
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,738 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,431
+95%since 2000
from $33,116 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
−9%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$521,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,521
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
6.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+35.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+5%since 2009
from 3.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Summerfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(6,511)
Black4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(100)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(8,290)
Black7.8%(870)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(370)
Asian7.3%(811)
Other7%(775)
Diversity Score
53
+39%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran1.6%(183)
Mexican0.9%(95)
Spaniard0.3%(29)
Puerto Rican0.2%(27)
Asian origin
Chinese2.4%(270)
Asian Indian1.9%(212)
Vietnamese1.4%(160)
Korean0.6%(69)
Filipino0.3%(32)
Ancestry
English16.1%(1,790)
Irish13.1%(1,457)
German12.1%(1,350)
American10.2%(1,137)
Italian6.7%(746)
Scottish3.6%(404)
Dutch2.8%(306)
Polish2.5%(282)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(235)
Arab1.9%(214)
Lebanese1.8%(202)
Norwegian1.8%(196)
+ 23 more ancestry groups with data
French1.7%(193)
Brazilian1%(108)
Russian0.8%(91)
Canadian0.6%(69)
British0.6%(68)
Iranian0.6%(64)
West Indian0.5%(58)
Czech0.4%(45)
Welsh0.4%(42)
Slovak0.4%(41)
Swedish0.3%(38)
Slovene0.3%(37)
Romanian0.3%(32)
Portuguese0.3%(31)
Austrian0.1%(16)
Finnish0.1%(13)
Serbian0.1%(13)
Swiss0.1%(13)
Palestinian0.1%(12)
Latvian0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+111%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.1%(852)
Married72%(2,904)
Widowed3%(122)
Divorced3.8%(155)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(1,127)
Married62.4%(2,922)
Widowed3.3%(153)
Divorced10.2%(477)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerfield, North Carolina?

Summerfield, North Carolina has about 11,116 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerfield, North Carolina?

The typical household in Summerfield, North Carolina earns about $160,275 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Summerfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $521,900, and the typical rent is about $1,521 a month.

How educated are people in Summerfield, North Carolina?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in Summerfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerfield, North Carolina?

About 7.1% of people in Summerfield, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerfield, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerfield, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,949 residents, a change of about 413 percent over that period.

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

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