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Summerville Micro

Summerville, GA · 1 counties · 26,015 residents · 313.327 sq mi
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Summerville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,419. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,015
+2%since 2000
from 25,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
83 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Summerville
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,419
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,158
+4%since 2000
from $14,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
19.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(21,589)
Black11.1%(2,886)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,043)
Asian0.4%(108)
Other0.8%(218)
Diversity Score36%(9,365)
Diversity Score
36
+21%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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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 26,015 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerville, GA?

The typical household in Summerville, GA earns about $32,419 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Summerville, GA?

About 8.0% 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 19.2% 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 3,773 residents, a change of about 17 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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