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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Summerfield

North Carolina · 7,018 residents · 26.396 sq mi
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Summerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,738. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 4,851 residents. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $181,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,018
+224%since 1990
from 2,167 in 1990
1990 – 2025
266 / sq mi
+224%since 1990
from 82 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+14%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Summerfield
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,738
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,515 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$33,116
+98%since 1990
from $16,752 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.8%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$181,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$627
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
90.2%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
9.8% rent
2.5
−2%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,082)
Black2.8%(60)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian0.8%(17)
Diversity Score12.2%(265)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(6,511)
Black4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(100)
Asian0.6%(45)
Diversity Score14.7%(1,032)
15
+20%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.9%
+23.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 78.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.6%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.2 min
−45%since 1990
from 23.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerfield, North Carolina?

Summerfield, North Carolina has about 7,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Summerfield, North Carolina earns about $71,738 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 $181,700, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Summerfield, North Carolina?

About 37.9% 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 3.8% 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 4,851 residents, a change of about 224 percent over that period.

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

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