Summertown, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 210, Summertown's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Summertown is a small community located in Georgia, within Emanuel County. The total population is 210. It ranks as the 594th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Summertown is 35.0 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 48.1% of the population under 18, Summertown has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 10.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 33.8%. This is 153% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $80,000. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $303,300. 85.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Summertown is Black or African American, making up 46.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (46.7% vs 30.7%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 53.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Summertown, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.