Summerville, SC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Summerville?
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There are 50,839 residents in Summerville, with a median age of 38.8. Of this, 47.91% are males and 52.09% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.84% of the resident pool in Summerville, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.17%. Additionally, 1.99% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 42,571 people in Summerville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 42,571 people in Summerville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 50,839 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 24,356 | -0.0% |
| Female Population | 26,483 | 2.0% |
Male population 47.91%
Female population 52.09%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38.8 | 1.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 47,706 | 2.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 2,122 | -9.3% |
| Not Citizen | 1,011 | -20.2% |
Citizen US Born 93.84%
Citizen not US Born 4.17%
Not Citizen 1.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 286 | 0.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,062 | 32.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,752 | -14.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,739 | -20.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 42,571 | 1.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.57%
Moved from Same County 6.07%
Moved from Same State 5.46%
Moved from Different State 3.45%
Same House as Last Year 84.45%
What are the employment statistics in Summerville?
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White-collar workers make up 80.55% of the working population in Summerville, while blue-collar employees account for 19.45%. There are also 2,069 entrepreneurs in Summerville (8.13% of the workforce); 16,902 workers employed in private companies (66.38%); and 4,796 people working in governmental institutions (18.84%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 20,510 | 5.4% |
| Blue Collar | 4,953 | 0.1% |
White Collar 80.55%
Blue Collar 19.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,069 | -6.6% |
| Private Companies | 16,902 | 4.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,796 | 4.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,696 | 19.3% |
Self Employees 8.13%
Private Companies 66.38%
Governmental Workers 18.84%
Not for Profit Companies 6.66%
How many households are there in Summerville?
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There are a total of 20,137 households in Summerville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 67.34% of these Summerville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.66%. Additionally, 31.62% of households have children and 68.38% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 20,137 | 2.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.0% |
| Family Households | 13,561 | 4.0% |
| Non-family Households | 6,576 | -0.1% |
Family Households 67.34%
Non-family Households 32.66%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,368 | 3.0% |
| Households without Children | 13,769 | 2.5% |
Households with Children 31.62%
Households without Children 68.38%
What are the median and average incomes in Summerville?
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The average annual household income in Summerville is $95,031, while the median household income sits at $73,712 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $69,099, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $102,285. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $48,867 and $52,857, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $95,031 | 10.3% |
| Median Household Income | $73,712 | 14.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,423 | 4.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 44,617 | 0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Summerville?
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There are 21,926 housing units in Summerville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1999. Of the 20,137 occupied housing units in Summerville, 68.67% are owner-occupied, while 31.33% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $276,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,312 per month in Summerville.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.48% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $276,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,312 per month in Summerville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 21,926 | 0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 399 | -9.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 98 | -33.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 463 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 950 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,392 | -5.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,600 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,530 | 5.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,971 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,479 | -0.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 44 | 780.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,137 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,828 | 6.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,309 | -5.6% |
Owner Occupied 68.67%
Renter Occupied 31.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,161 | 6.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,667 | 7.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $276,600 | 20.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $276,800 | 21.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,312 | 6.8% |
With Mortgage 73.48%
Without Mortgage 26.52%
What is the level of education in Summerville?
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Approximately 32.75% of the population in Summerville holds a high school degree (that's 12,774 residents), while 25.12% have attained a college certificate (12,998 locals) and 19.09% have a bachelor's degree (7,445 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 792 | -20.7% |
| Some High School | 12,774 | 0.1% |
| Some College | 12,998 | 1.0% |
| Associate Degree | 4,379 | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,445 | 5.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,811 | 2.8% |
No High School 2.03%
Some High School 32.75%
Some College 25.12%
Associate Degree 11.23%
Bachelor's Degree 19.09%
Graduate Degree 9.77%
What is the marital status of Summerville residents?
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A total of 11,493 people in Summerville have never been married (which represents 28.16% of the total population), while 21,737 of them are wedded (53.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 964 (2.36%) and 4,646 (11.38%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 11,493 | 0.6% |
| Married | 21,737 | 1.3% |
| Separated | 964 | -7.6% |
| Widowed | 2,935 | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 4,646 | 5.1% |
Never Married 28.16%
Married 53.26%
Separated 2.36%
Widowed 7.19%
Divorced 11.38%
What are the most common means of transportation in Summerville?
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The top three means of transportation people in Summerville use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 22,812 residents commute by car, 189 prefer going to work by walking and 132 by taxi cab.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 22,812 | 3.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 63 | -23.2% |
| Bicycle | 5 | N/A |
| Motorcycle | 93 | 6.9% |
| TaxiCab | 132 | -7.0% |
| Walk | 189 | 37.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Summerville by zipcode?
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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.
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