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Summit

Wisconsin · 5,323 residents (2025 est.) · 20.656 sq mi
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Summit is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $140,682. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $533,300. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,114
+2%since 2023
from 4,997 in 2023
2011 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
+2%since 2023
from 242 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
−5%since 2023
from 53.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2011 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K201120202024Summit
20245K
201120202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$140,682
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $124,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,394
−1%since 2023
from $64,080 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−2%since 2023
from 0.430 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $510,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,615
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,734 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.8% in 2023
8.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
−7%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(4,558)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(153)
Asian0.8%(39)
Other4.8%(242)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,028)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(4,622)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(140)
Asian0.7%(34)
Other6%(308)
Diversity Score22.3%(1,143)
Diversity Score
22
+9%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
−3%since 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.6% in 2023
Female
50.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Wisconsin?

Summit, Wisconsin has about 5,114 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Summit, Wisconsin earns about $140,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summit, Wisconsin expensive?

In Summit, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $533,300, and the typical rent is about $1,615 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Wisconsin?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Summit, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summit, Wisconsin?

About 5.0% of people in Summit, Wisconsin 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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