Summit, NJ Demographics
What is the population of Summit?
There are 22,555 residents in Summit, with a median age of 40.5. Of this, 47.74% are males and 52.26% are females. US-born citizens make up 77.65% of the resident pool in Summit, while non-US-born citizens account for 12.48%. Additionally, 9.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 20,418 people in Summit currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 22,555 | -0.2% |
| Male Population | 10,768 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 11,787 | 0.6% |
Male Population 47.74%
Female Population 52.26%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40.5 | 2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 17,513 | 0.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,814 | -3.7% |
| Not Citizen | 2,228 | -2.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 77.65%
Citizen not U.S. Born 12.48%
Not Citizen 9.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 289 | -14.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 608 | -9.4% |
| Moved from Same State | 320 | -28.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 744 | -15.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 20,418 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 1.29%
Moved from Same County 2.72%
Moved from Same State 1.43%
Moved from Different State 3.32%
Same House as Last Year 91.24%
What are the employment statistics in Summit?
White-collar workers make up 91.72% of the working population in Summit, while blue-collar employees account for 8.28%. There are also 1,434 entrepreneurs in Summit (12.47% of the workforce); 8,561 workers employed in private companies (74.46%); and 812 people working in governmental institutions (7.06%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 10,545 | 5.0% |
| Blue Collar | 952 | -0.5% |
White Collar 91.72%
Blue Collar 8.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,434 | -3.6% |
| Private Companies | 8,561 | 6.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 812 | 13.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 690 | -7.6% |
Self Employees 12.47%
Private Companies 74.46%
Governmental Workers 7.06%
Not for Profit Companies 6%
How many households are there in Summit?
There are a total of 7,944 households in Summit, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 74.17% of these Summit households, while non-family units account for the remaining 25.83%. Additionally, 41.54% of households have children and 58.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,944 | 1.2% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,892 | 3.6% |
| Non-Family Households | 2,052 | -5.3% |
Family Households 74.17%
Non-Family Households 25.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,300 | -1.9% |
| Households without Children | 4,644 | 3.4% |
Households with Children 41.54%
Households without Children 58.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Summit?
The average annual household income in Summit is $291,509, while the median household income sits at $176,702 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $220,833, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $225,401.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $291,509 | 9.5% |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | 16.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -20 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 21,148 | 1.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Summit?
There are 8,468 housing units in Summit, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1953. Of the 7,944 occupied housing units in Summit, 70.75% are owner-occupied, while 29.25% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.64% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $917,900. In general, housing costs reach $2,988 per month in Summit.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,468 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1953 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,613 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 800 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,415 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 907 | 2.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 557 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 458 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 185 | -6.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 318 | 30.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 194 | 7.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 21 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,944 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,620 | 2.7% |
| Renter Occupied | $2,324 | -2.4% |
Owner Occupied 70.75%
Renter Occupied 29.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,970 | 5.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,650 | -2.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $917,900 | 7.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $889,200 | 5.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,988 | 11.1% |
With Mortgage 70.64%
Without Mortgage 29.36%
What is the level of education in Summit?
Approximately 18.15% of the population in Summit holds a high school degree (that's 3,041 residents), while 8.94% have attained a college certificate (1,633 locals) and 32.94% have a bachelor's degree (5,519 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 439 | -9.1% |
| Some High School | 3,041 | 2.2% |
| Some College | 1,633 | -11.8% |
| Associate Degree | 496 | -10.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,519 | 6.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 5,762 | 5.8% |
No High School 2.62%
Some High School 18.15%
Some College 8.94%
Associate Degree 2.96%
Bachelor's Degree 32.94%
Graduate Degree 34.39%
What is the marital status of Summit residents?
A total of 5,882 people in Summit have never been married (which represents 32.68% of the total population), while 9,995 of them are wedded (55.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 160 (0.89%) and 1,317 (7.32%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,882 | 2.2% |
| Married | 9,995 | 2.0% |
| Separated | 160 | 40.4% |
| Widowed | 805 | -3.2% |
| Divorced | 1,317 | 1,317.0% |
Never Married 32.68%
Married 55.53%
Separated 0.89%
Widowed 4.47%
Divorced 7.32%
What are the most common means of transportation in Summit?
The top three means of transportation people in Summit use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 5,751 residents commute by car, 1,552 prefer going to work by railroad and 752 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,751 | -3.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 252 | 8.6% |
| Subway or Elevated | 121 | N/A |
| Railroad | 1,552 | 1,467.7% |
| Bicycle | 17 | 13.3% |
| Motorcycle | 25 | 25.0% |
| TaxiCab | 5 | -16.7% |
| Walk | 752 | 20.1% |
What is the median and average household income in Summit by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.