Summit town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Summit town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 596. It ranks as the 319th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Summit town is 49.6 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. Only 13.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Summit town is $76,250. This is 14% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $200,400. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Summit town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Summit town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 10.4%. The Black or African American population (10.4%) is well below the state average of 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

13.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% lower 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 85.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Summit 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.