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Summerside

Ohio · 4,941 residents · 2.064 sq mi
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Summerside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,799. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $140,400. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,941
−11%since 2000
from 5,523 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,394 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2,676 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+17%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Summerside
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,799
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,138 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,659
+22%since 2000
from $20,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$140,400
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $571 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
37.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+52%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(5,274)
Black1.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(61)
Asian1%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(443)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(4,386)
Black1.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(191)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other0.8%(37)
Diversity Score17.4%(858)
Diversity Score
17
+116%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerside, Ohio?

Summerside, Ohio has about 4,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerside, Ohio?

The typical household in Summerside, Ohio earns about $37,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerside, Ohio expensive?

In Summerside, Ohio, the median home is worth about $140,400, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Summerside, Ohio?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Summerside, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerside, Ohio?

About 21.8% of people in Summerside, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerside, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerside, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 368 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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