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Summerfield

North Carolina · 10,951 residents · 26.396 sq mi
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Summerfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,577. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 56% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $362,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 93% more than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,951
+56%since 2000
from 7,018 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
+56%since 2000
from 266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+15%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K7K9K12K1990201020202024Summerfield
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,577
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,738 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,055
+57%since 2000
from $33,116 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,096
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $627 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
8.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+31%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(6,511)
Black4%(283)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(100)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(1,032)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(8,878)
Black4.3%(470)
Hispanic / Latino6%(660)
Asian4.4%(487)
Other1.7%(190)
Diversity Score37.7%(4,127)
Diversity Score
38
+156%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
57.6%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerfield, North Carolina?

Summerfield, North Carolina has about 10,951 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summerfield, North Carolina earns about $109,577 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 $362,600, and the typical rent is about $1,096 a month.

How educated are people in Summerfield, North Carolina?

About 55.7% 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 6.5% 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 8,784 residents, a change of about 405 percent over that period.

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

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