Summerville town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Summerville town is a mid-sized community located in South Carolina. The total population is 51,262. It ranks as the 7th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Summerville town is 38.1 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Summerville town is $78,621. This is 18% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 10.3%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. The median home value is $295,700. Housing costs are 25% higher than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Summerville town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 66.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 20.1%.

Education

31.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Summerville town, South Carolina 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 South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in South Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.