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Summit

South Carolina · 402 residents · 1.489 sq mi
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Summit has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
402
+84%since 2000
from 219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.4
−12%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812944085216341990201020202024Summit
2024533
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,250
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,182
+31%since 2000
from $15,456 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
62.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(192)
Black9.6%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.2%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(359)
Black8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(90)
Diversity Score
22
−3%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 24.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, South Carolina?

Summit, South Carolina has about 402 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summit, South Carolina earns about $52,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, South Carolina expensive?

In Summit, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, South Carolina?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, South Carolina?

About 16.1% of people in Summit, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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

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