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Summit

Washington · 7,985 residents · 5.086 sq mi
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Summit is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,630. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $286,400. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,985
−1%since 2000
from 8,041 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,570 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+14%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K8K8K9K1990201020202024Summit
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,630
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,685 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,072
+40%since 2000
from $22,915 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$286,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$930
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $707 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+48%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(6,959)
Black2.1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(300)
Asian2.8%(229)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(1,715)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(6,585)
Black2.6%(206)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(447)
Asian3.5%(279)
Other7.9%(631)
Diversity Score42%(3,354)
Diversity Score
42
+97%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Washington?

Summit, Washington has about 7,985 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Washington?

The typical household in Summit, Washington earns about $66,630 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, Washington expensive?

In Summit, Washington, the median home is worth about $286,400, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Washington?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, Washington?

About 3.3% of people in Summit, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summit, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Summit, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,673 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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