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Summerville, GA · 1 counties · 25,300 residents (2025 est.) · 313.327 sq mi
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Summerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,285. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $115,600. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% 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
25,036
−2%since 2000
from 25,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,300 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Summerville
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,285
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,268
+67%since 2000
from $14,508 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+8%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(21,776)
Black11.2%(2,840)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(537)
Asian0.1%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(7,603)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81%(20,291)
Black8.9%(2,238)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(1,436)
Asian0.4%(91)
Other3.9%(980)
Diversity Score41.3%(10,337)
Segregation Score30.6%(7,672)
Diversity Score
41
+38%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
31
−24%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

SummervilleCENTRAL4,440
What's inside

1 component county

Chattooga CountyCENTRAL25,300
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerville, GA?

Summerville, GA has about 25,036 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerville, GA?

The typical household in Summerville, GA earns about $50,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerville, GA expensive?

In Summerville, GA, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Summerville, GA?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Summerville, GA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerville, GA?

About 21.2% of people in Summerville, GA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Summerville, GA grown since 1990?

Yes, Summerville, GA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,794 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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