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Summit

Wisconsin · 4,784 residents · 20.656 sq mi
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Summit is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $406,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 77% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% 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
4,784
−3%since 2019
from 4,917 in 2019
2011 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−3%since 2019
from 238 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
−1%since 2019
from 51.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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20245K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,155
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $113,854 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,707
−5%since 2019
from $56,624 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$406,900
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $403,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,229
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,144 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
9.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+2%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,705)
Black0.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score10.4%(512)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(4,418)
Black0.8%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(140)
Asian0.8%(36)
Other2.3%(111)
Diversity Score16.3%(782)
Diversity Score
16
+57%since 2019
from 10 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 98.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 17.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
−1%since 2019
from 27.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 2.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 65.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.7% in 2019
Female
46.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.3% in 2019
Foreign born
6.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summit, Wisconsin?

Summit, Wisconsin has about 4,784 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summit, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Summit, Wisconsin earns about $112,155 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 $406,900, and the typical rent is about $1,229 a month.

How educated are people in Summit, Wisconsin?

About 48.8% 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 4.2% of people in Summit, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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