Mount Summit town, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mount Summit town is a small community located in Indiana. The total population is 742. It ranks as the 426th most populous out of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mount Summit town is 58.0 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 31.0% 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 8.8%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $211,000. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $201,600. 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Summit town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.4%.

Education

18.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mount Summit town, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.