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Summers County

West Virginia · 11,959 residents · 360.588 sq mi
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Summers County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,769. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,000. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
11,959
−8%since 2000
from 12,999 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+12%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Summers County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,769
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,147 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,196
+79%since 2000
from $12,419 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(12,494)
Black2.2%(280)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(71)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(896)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(10,823)
Black3.3%(400)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(185)
Asian0.3%(33)
Other1.9%(230)
Diversity Score17.3%(2,065)
Segregation Score26.8%(3,208)
Diversity Score
17
+150%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+25%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summers County, West Virginia?

Summers County, West Virginia has about 11,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summers County, West Virginia?

The typical household in Summers County, West Virginia earns about $37,769 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summers County, West Virginia expensive?

In Summers County, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Summers County, West Virginia?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Summers County, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summers County, West Virginia?

About 19.9% of people in Summers County, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summers County, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Summers County, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,245 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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