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Summertown

Tennessee · 856 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Summertown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,536. Population has grown 31% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
856
+31%since 2019
from 651 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
426 / sq mi
+31%since 2019
from 324 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+15%since 2019
from 31.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
505604702800899201020202024Summertown
2024733
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,536
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $47,661 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,471
+22%since 2019
from $22,549 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23%
US avg: 5.5%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $83,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 72.8% in 2019
17.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.1%(111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(821)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(25)
Diversity Score
3
−83%since 2019
from 17 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
−25%since 2019
from 34.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Female
59.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summertown, Tennessee?

Summertown, Tennessee has about 856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summertown, Tennessee?

The typical household in Summertown, Tennessee earns about $40,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summertown, Tennessee expensive?

In Summertown, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $84,800.

How educated are people in Summertown, Tennessee?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Summertown, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summertown, Tennessee?

About 13.6% of people in Summertown, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

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

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