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Summerville Micro

Summerville, GA · 1 counties · 24,965 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 $37,351. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,965
−2%since 2000
from 25,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
80 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 81 / sq mi in 2000
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K23K24K26K27K1990201020202024Summerville
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.7%(1,411)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(1,488)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.9%(1,735)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.2%(1,539)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(1,524)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.1%(3,032)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412%(2,995)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.2%(3,289)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(3,474)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(2,669)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.6%(1,389)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(420)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,351
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,664 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,523
+28%since 2000
from $14,508 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−18%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(20,079)
Black9.6%(2,391)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,297)
Asian0.4%(102)
Other2.2%(537)
Segregation Score
40
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Central American4.1%(1,020)
Guatemalan3.7%(924)
Mexican0.9%(220)
Salvadoran0.3%(73)
Spaniard0.2%(47)
Puerto Rican0.1%(30)
Panamanian0.1%(23)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.2%(49)
Chinese0.1%(16)
Japanese0%(12)
Ancestry
American50.4%(12,502)
Irish6.2%(1,539)
English6.1%(1,520)
German3.2%(787)
Italian1.7%(423)
Scottish0.9%(228)
Dutch0.7%(180)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(172)
Norwegian0.5%(124)
French0.4%(105)
Swiss0.1%(36)
British0.1%(27)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Central American population · Largest Guatemalan population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−68.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(4,035)
Married42.2%(4,430)
Widowed4.1%(426)
Divorced15.4%(1,616)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(2,474)
Married47.5%(4,785)
Widowed12.6%(1,266)
Divorced15.4%(1,552)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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1 component county

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerville, GA?

Summerville, GA has about 24,965 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Summerville, GA?

The typical household in Summerville, GA earns about $37,351 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Summerville, GA?

About 9.7% 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 21.1% 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 2,723 residents, a change of about 12 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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