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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Summersville

West Virginia · 3,294 residents · 4.487 sq mi
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Summersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,783. Population has grown 24% since 1990. Median home value is $82,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,294
+24%since 1990
from 2,666 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
734 / sq mi
+24%since 1990
from 594 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.2
+12%since 1990
from 37.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Summersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,783
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,719 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,217
+85%since 1990
from $12,577 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.7%
−9.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $300 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
29.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−8%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score4.4%(117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,214)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian0.6%(20)
Diversity Score4.6%(151)
Diversity Score
5
+5%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 19.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−16%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summersville, West Virginia?

Summersville, West Virginia has about 3,294 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Summersville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Summersville, West Virginia earns about $29,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summersville, West Virginia expensive?

In Summersville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $82,600, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Summersville, West Virginia?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Summersville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summersville, West Virginia?

About 12.7% of people in Summersville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summersville, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Summersville, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 628 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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

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