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Summit

South Dakota · 288 residents · 0.548 sq mi
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Summit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,863. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,600. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
288
+2%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
526 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 513 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
−10%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2573003433854281990201020202024Summit
2024359
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,863
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,999
+71%since 2000
from $9,339 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services16.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
34.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−31%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(182)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other27.6%(80)
Diversity Score55.6%(160)
Diversity Score
56
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−10%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
4.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, South Dakota?

Summit, South Dakota has about 288 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summit, South Dakota earns about $37,863 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, South Dakota expensive?

In Summit, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $39,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, South Dakota?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of people in Summit, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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