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Summersville

West Virginia · 3,572 residents · 4.487 sq mi
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Summersville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $98,500. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,572
+8%since 2000
from 3,294 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
796 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.0
+2%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Summersville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,783 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,484
+23%since 2000
from $23,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$459
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−25%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(3,214)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(39)
Asian0.6%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,444)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(51)
Asian0.9%(31)
Other0.5%(18)
Diversity Score7.8%(278)
Diversity Score
8
+70%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
8.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summersville, West Virginia?

Summersville, West Virginia has about 3,572 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summersville, West Virginia earns about $47,083 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 $98,500, and the typical rent is about $459 a month.

How educated are people in Summersville, West Virginia?

About 27.6% 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 9.6% 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 906 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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