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Summerton

South Carolina · 776 residents (2025 est.) · 1.354 sq mi
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Summerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,469. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $164,800. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
−24%since 2000
from 1,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
593 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+11%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:776 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6468351K1K1K1990201020202024Summerton
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,469
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,067
+89%since 2000
from $13,284 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+6%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+52%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(422)
Black56.6%(600)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(22)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.6%(559)
Black27.5%(221)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(23)
Diversity Score54.9%(440)
Diversity Score
55
−15%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.2 min
+121%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
24.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 26.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+45.7 ptssince 2017
from 37.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerton, South Carolina?

Summerton, South Carolina has about 803 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerton, South Carolina?

The typical household in Summerton, South Carolina earns about $40,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerton, South Carolina expensive?

In Summerton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $164,800, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Summerton, South Carolina?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Summerton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerton, South Carolina?

About 24.2% of people in Summerton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 172 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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