Summerville, SC Demographics
What is the population of Summerville?
There are 51,262 residents in Summerville, with a median age of 38. Of this, 47.05% are males and 52.95% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.61% of the resident pool in Summerville, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.93%. Additionally, 2.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 42,726 people in Summerville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 51,262 | 0.8% |
| Male Population | 24,119 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 27,143 | 2.5% |
Male Population 47.05%
Female Population 52.95%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | -2.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 47,472 | -0.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,525 | 19.0% |
| Not Citizen | 1,265 | 25.1% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.61%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.93%
Not Citizen 2.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 309 | 8.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 3,015 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,736 | -0.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,899 | 9.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 42,726 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.61%
Moved from Same County 5.95%
Moved from Same State 5.4%
Moved from Different State 3.75%
Same House as Last Year 84.3%
What are the employment statistics in Summerville?
White-collar workers make up 80.39% of the working population in Summerville, while blue-collar employees account for 19.61%. There are also 4,526 entrepreneurs in Summerville (8.72% of the workforce); 33,260 workers employed in private companies (64.08%); and 10,356 people working in governmental institutions (19.95%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 41,728 | 103.5% |
| Blue Collar | 10,176 | 105.5% |
White Collar 80.39%
Blue Collar 19.61%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,526 | 118.8% |
| Private Companies | 33,260 | 96.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 10,356 | 115.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,762 | 121.8% |
Self Employees 8.72%
Private Companies 64.08%
Governmental Workers 19.95%
Not for Profit Companies 7.25%
How many households are there in Summerville?
There are a total of 20,651 households in Summerville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.18% of these Summerville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.82%. Additionally, 33.82% of households have children and 66.18% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 20,651 | 2.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 13,666 | 0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 6,985 | 6.2% |
Family Households 66.18%
Non-Family Households 33.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,984 | 9.7% |
| Households without Children | 13,667 | -0.7% |
Households with Children 33.82%
Households without Children 66.18%
What are the median and average incomes in Summerville?
The average annual household income in Summerville is $95,592, while the median household income sits at $78,621 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $76,667, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $106,440. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $53,196 and $55,814, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $95,592 | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income | $78,621 | 6.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,237 | -3.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 45,141 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Summerville?
There are 22,199 housing units in Summerville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2001. Of the 20,651 occupied housing units in Summerville, 68.03% are owner-occupied, while 31.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 73.36% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $295,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,387 per month in Summerville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 22,199 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 2001 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 700 | 75.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 59 | -39.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 549 | 18.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 865 | -8.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,910 | -20.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,593 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,933 | -16.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7,368 | 5.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,022 | 15.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 200 | 354.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 20,651 | 2.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 14,048 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 6,603 | 4.7% |
Owner Occupied 68.03%
Renter Occupied 31.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 10,306 | 1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,742 | 2.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $295,200 | 6.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $297,700 | 7.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,387 | 5.7% |
With Mortgage 73.36%
Without Mortgage 26.64%
What is the level of education in Summerville?
Approximately 32.86% of the population in Summerville holds a high school degree (that's 12,901 residents), while 25.19% have attained a college certificate (9,891 locals) and 18.82% have a bachelor's degree (7,391 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 735 | -7.2% |
| Some High School | 12,901 | 1.0% |
| Some College | 9,891 | -23.9% |
| Associate Degree | 4,270 | -2.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7,391 | -0.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,077 | 7.0% |
No High School 1.87%
Some High School 32.86%
Some College 25.19%
Associate Degree 10.87%
Bachelor's Degree 18.82%
Graduate Degree 10.38%
What is the marital status of Summerville residents?
A total of 12,455 people in Summerville have never been married (which represents 30.24% of the total population), while 21,495 of them are wedded (52.18%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 712 (1.73%) and 4,391 (10.66%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 12,455 | 8.4% |
| Married | 21,495 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 712 | -26.1% |
| Widowed | 2,849 | -2.9% |
| Divorced | 4,391 | -5.5% |
Never Married 30.24%
Married 52.18%
Separated 1.73%
Widowed 6.92%
Divorced 10.66%
What are the most common means of transportation in Summerville?
The top three means of transportation people in Summerville use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 23,232 residents commute by car, 247 prefer going to work by walking and 136 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 23,232 | 1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 13 | -79.4% |
| Bicycle | 10 | 100.0% |
| Motorcycle | 136 | 46.2% |
| Walk | 247 | 30.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Summerville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.