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Summerton

South Carolina · 1,000 residents · 1.354 sq mi
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Summerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,900. With a median age of 43.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,000
−6%since 2000
from 1,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 784 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.7
+9%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6468351K1K1K1990201020202024Summerton
2024803
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,215
+22%since 2000
from $13,284 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$361
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $194 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.9%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
39.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+7%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(347)
Black61.6%(616)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(16)
Asian1.4%(14)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score62.1%(621)
Diversity Score
62
−3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerton, South Carolina?

Summerton, South Carolina has about 1,000 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summerton, South Carolina earns about $29,250 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Summerton, South Carolina?

About 17.6% 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 23.5% of people in Summerton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerton, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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